Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Released July 2010
- Newer Model is Panasonic FZ200
(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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Superseded the Panasonic TS5
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FZ100 was announced 5 years earlier than the TS6 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the FZ100 matches up against the TS6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic TS6
FZ100 | TS6 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FZ100
TS6 | FZ100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | July 2010 | More modern by 54 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS6
FZ100 | TS6 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | The same screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ100 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ100 compared to the TS6.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and TS6 is 67 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and TS6.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS6 to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 540g (1.19 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 370 photographs |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $500 | $300 |