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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
67
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ150
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Revealed April 2012
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
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the FZ150 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ150 was introduced 3 years prior to the TS6 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FZ150 grades against the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Panasonic TS6

 FZ150 TS6 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FZ150

 TS6 FZ150 
ReleasedJanuary 2015April 2012More recent by 33 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic TS6

 FZ150 TS6 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ150 has exterior measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic TS6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ150 compared to the TS6.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ150 and TS6 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ150 and TS6.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS6 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older FZ150 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
delivers RAW files
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Street photography features
Panasonic TS6 Street photography features
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (528g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography factors
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (410 shots)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
56
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (528g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery pack (370 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse function
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ150 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging info
62
really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (528 grams)
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FZ150 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ150 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-04-11 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 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 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 528g (1.16 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 rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 132 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 370 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $499 $300