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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was announced 3 years after the TS6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the LX100 II matches up vs the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Panasonic TS6

 LX100 II TS6 
IntroducedAugust 2018January 2015More modern by 45 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display resolution1240k460kCrisper display (+780k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 TS6 LX100 II 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic TS6

 LX100 II TS6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II has got physical measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX100 II versus Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the LX100 II against the TS6.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and TS6 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 II and TS6.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic LX100 II will produce extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
74
focusing manually
good resolution (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Street photography info
Panasonic TS6 Street photography info
77
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography highlights
71
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LX100 II
Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
78
better than average battery power (340 shots)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
good resolution (17 megapixels)
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
73
great battery life (370 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography advice
76
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging info
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging info
36
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2018-08-22 2015-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
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 17MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4736 x 3552 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 392 grams (0.86 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 photos 370 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $998 $300