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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was launched 4 years before the TS6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH8 matches up against the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Panasonic TS6

 FH8 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FH8

 TS6 FH8 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic TS6

 FH8 TS6 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 features outside measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH8 versus Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the FH8 and the TS6.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH8 and TS6 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH8 and TS6.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older FH8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography info
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH8
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition (123 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.5)
72
good battery (370 CIPA)
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
43
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
52
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition (123g)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic FH8 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-09 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 123g (0.27 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 shots 370 shots
Style of battery 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
Cost at launch $149 $300