Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
- Released June 2014
- Refreshed by Panasonic FZ2500
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- 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
- Introduced January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Replaced the Panasonic TS5
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS6, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and TS6 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe FZ1000 was introduced 6 months prior to the TS6 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the FZ1000 matches up versus the TS6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Panasonic TS6
FZ1000 | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FZ1000
TS6 | FZ1000 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic TS6
FZ1000 | TS6 | |||
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Introduced | June 2014 | January 2015 | Same age | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 has exterior measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 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).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 and the TS6.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and TS6 is 55 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 and TS6.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will provide more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively.
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Category | Large Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2014-06-12 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 921k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 831 gr (1.83 lbs) | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 517 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 370 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12PP | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $800 | $300 |