Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(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
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP8 was announced 6 years earlier than the TS6 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the FP8 scores vs the TS6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Panasonic TS6
FP8 | TS6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FP8
TS6 | FP8 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | July 2009 | More modern by 66 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP8 and Panasonic TS6
FP8 | TS6 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP8 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and 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).
See the Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP8 compared to the TS6.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP8 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FP8 and TS6.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS6 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FP8 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FP8 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Category | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-07-27 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine V | - |
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 area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 151g (0.33 lbs) | 214g (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 370 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $300 | $300 |