Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic TS6

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was brought out 24 months prior to the TS6 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FH10 grades vs the TS6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH10 features outside measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH10 and the TS6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH10 and TS6 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH10 and TS6.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.