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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was manufactured 7 years before the TS6 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FX48 scores versus the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Panasonic TS6

 FX48 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FX48

 TS6 FX48 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 72 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic TS6

 FX48 TS6 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX48 enjoys external dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FX48 versus Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the FX48 compared to the TS6.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FX48 and TS6.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS6 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FX48 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX48
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
27
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX48
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
58
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5 inch)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called as Lumix DMC-FX40 Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-27 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 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 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-125mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
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 848 x 480 (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 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 150g (0.33 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $325 $300