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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2018
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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH5S was introduced 3 years after the TS6 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GH5S matches up against the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic TS6

 GH5S TS6 
IntroducedJanuary 2018January 2015More modern by 37 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic GH5S

 TS6 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic TS6

 GH5S TS6 

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH5S offers external measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 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).

Compare the Panasonic GH5S versus Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GH5S against the TS6.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GH5S and TS6 is 62 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5S and TS6.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH5S with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS6 will provide you with more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GH5S will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography highlights
62
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography information
Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
68
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography highlights
56
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH5S
Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
61
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
72
great battery (370 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography highlights
63
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse function
52
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging factors
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
no image stabilization
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2018-01-08 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine 10 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 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
Highest resolution 3680 x 2760 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 440 images 370 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Price at launch $2,498 $300