Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS6

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and TS6 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 20 months earlier than the TS6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X20 scores vs the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 comes with external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the TS6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and TS6 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and TS6.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic TS6 will give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.