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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus SZ-11 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was launched 4 years prior to the TS6 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SZ-11 matches up vs the TS6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Panasonic TS6

 SZ-11 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Olympus SZ-11

 TS6 SZ-11 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2011Newer by 41 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic TS6

 SZ-11 TS6 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 enjoys exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-11 vs the TS6.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and TS6 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and TS6.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography highlights
33
good MP (14MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Street photography information
Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography features
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
great battery (370 CIPA)
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography information
40
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (370 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging highlights
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic TS6
 Olympus SZ-11Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-11 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-27 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 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 200 images 370 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $253 $300