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Leica C vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
59
Overall
45
Leica C front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Leica C vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Leica C
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 103 x 63 x 28mm
  • Launched September 2013
  • Alternative Name is Typ112
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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Leica C vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Leica C versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the C (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the C (1/1.7") and TS6 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The C was announced 16 months before the TS6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the C matches up against the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica C over the Panasonic TS6

 C TS6 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Leica C

 TS6 C 
LaunchedJanuary 2015September 2013More modern by 16 months

Common features in the Leica C and Panasonic TS6

 C TS6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Leica C vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Leica C provides external measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Leica C versus Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the C compared to the TS6.

Leica C vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the C and TS6 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Leica C vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Leica C vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the C and TS6.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The C with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS6 will result in more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged C will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica C vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Leica C vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica C vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica C Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography factors
42
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Leica C Street photography information
Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Leica C Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica C Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography highlights
64
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
73
good battery power (370 per charge)
environment proof
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica C Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography advice
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
52
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery power (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Leica C
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
39
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Leica C vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica C and Panasonic TS6
 Leica CPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica C Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also Known as Typ112 Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-09-08 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 1% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 63 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos 370 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,299 $300