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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was introduced 2 years after the TS6 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G9 matches up versus the TS6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic TS6

 G9 TS6 
AnnouncedNovember 2017January 2015Newer by 35 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic G9

 TS6 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic TS6

 G9 TS6 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G9 enjoys exterior measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G9 and the TS6.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G9 and TS6 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 and TS6.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will render more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher G9 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Street photography factors
75
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography factors
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography info
70
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery (400 shots)
72
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
weather proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
low battery (400 CIPA)
52
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging highlights
76
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2017-11-08 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 grams (1.45 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photos 370 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual 1
Launch pricing $1,500 $300