Panasonic FH27 vs Panasonic TS6

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was revealed 5 years before the TS6 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the FH27 scores against the TS6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH27 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH27 and Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH27 vs the TS6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH27 and TS6 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH27 and TS6.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should always consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FH27 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.