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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
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Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(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
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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Panasonic TS6

 FZ300 TS6 
ReleasedJuly 2015January 2015More modern by 7 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FZ300

 TS6 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic TS6

 FZ300 TS6 
Screen dimensions3"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).

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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.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ300 and TS6 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography factors
46
manual focus
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
59
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (691 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
51
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (380 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
59
good battery power (380 shots)
environment sealing
offers touch focus
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
more heavy than others (691 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery life (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery life (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging features
62
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (691 grams)
33
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
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