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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic TS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was announced 2 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FH6 scores versus the TS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic TS1

 FH6 TS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic FH6

 TS1 FH6 

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic TS1

 FH6 TS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH6 provides physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH6 vs the TS1.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FH6 and TS1 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and TS1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FH6 to produce greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent FH6 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Street photography factors
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
good battery life (280 per charge)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
70
good battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
good battery life (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
32
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (119g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-09 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119g (0.26 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 photographs -
Battery type 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/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $129 $380