Clicky

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
81
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ2500
(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
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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

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 Cards

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.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ2500 over the Panasonic TS6

 FZ2500 TS6 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2015Fresher by 21 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FZ2500

 TS6 FZ2500 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic TS6

 FZ2500 TS6 
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Street photography factors
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography advice
69
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
has no phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography details
66
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery life (370 shots)
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
65
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ2500 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
66
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
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