Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
- 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
- Released July 2015
- Earlier Model is Panasonic FZ200
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- 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Old Model is Panasonic TS5
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FZ300 was launched 7 months after the TS6 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ300 grades vs the TS6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic TS6
FZ300 | TS6 | |||
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Released | July 2015 | January 2015 | More modern by 7 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Sharper screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FZ300
TS6 | FZ300 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic TS6
FZ300 | TS6 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size |
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ300 provides exterior measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ300 against the TS6.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and TS6 is 59 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and TS6.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS6 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent FZ300 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2015-07-16 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
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 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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (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 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 691 grams (1.52 lb) | 214 grams (0.47 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 images | 370 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $598 | $300 |