Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 24-480mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 915g - 138 x 102 x 135mm
- Introduced September 2016
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FZ2000
- Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ1000
(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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic TS6
FZ2500 | TS6 | |||
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Released | September 2016 | January 2015 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FZ2500
TS6 | FZ2500 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic TS6
FZ2500 | TS6 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FZ2000 | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Type | Large Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2016-09-19 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | BSI-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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
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 | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | 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 sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2060 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | 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 | 915 gr (2.02 lbs) | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 102 x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 538 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 370 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $998 | $300 |