Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS6

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS6, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and TS6 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ2500 was introduced 21 months later than the TS6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the FZ2500 matches up vs the TS6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ2500 provides outside dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while 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 FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ2500 and the TS6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ2500 and TS6 is 53 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ2500 and TS6.

As you can tell, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FZ2500 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will produce more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern FZ2500 will have an edge in sensor tech.