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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the F5 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The F5 was revealed 24 months earlier than the TS6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the F5 grades versus the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic TS6

 F5 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic F5

 TS6 F5 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic TS6

 F5 TS6 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic F5 enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic F5 versus Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the F5 versus the TS6.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F5 and TS6 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F5 and TS6.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged F5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic F5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
29
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic F5
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic F5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography factors
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic F5
Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
68
lighter than others (121g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
72
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
52
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic F5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than others (121g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic F5 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 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 250 pictures 370 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $100 $300