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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH6 was released very close to the TS20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FH6 scores against the TS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Panasonic TS20

 FH6 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic FH6

 TS20 FH6 

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic TS20

 FH6 TS20 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FH6 versus Panasonic TS20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH6 vs the TS20.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and TS20 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH6 and TS20.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
33
MP count good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Street photography highlights
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
70
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
70
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
41
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than average in class (119g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FH6 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-09 2012-01-31
Body design 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 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119g (0.26 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $129 $179