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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Released August 2020
  • New Model is Panasonic S5 II
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic TS6, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and TS6 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The S5 was unveiled 5 years after the TS6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the S5 grades vs the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Panasonic TS6

 S5 TS6 
LaunchedAugust 2020January 2015Newer by 69 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k460kClearer screen (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic S5

 TS6 S5 

Common features in the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic TS6

 S5 TS6 
Screen dimensions3.0"3"Equal screen dimensions

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S5 has got external measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S5 and Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S5 vs the TS6.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5 and TS6 is 60 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S5 and TS6.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S5 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S5 will offer more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent S5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S5 Street photography details
Panasonic TS6 Street photography details
78
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S5 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography features
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S5 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography info
79
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
72
great battery power (370 CIPA)
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography details
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.0 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
52
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
great battery power (370 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S5 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging features
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S5 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2020-08-14 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 31 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.0 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,840 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 714 gr (1.57 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") 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 photographs 370 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Retail price $1,999 $300