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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
68
Imaging
36
Features
45
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the FZ47 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ47 was brought out 4 years before the TS6 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ47 scores against the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Panasonic TS6

 FZ47 TS6 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FZ47

 TS6 FZ47 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2011Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic TS6

 FZ47 TS6 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ47 enjoys outside dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") and a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FZ47 against the TS6.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ47 and TS6 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ47 and TS6.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FZ47 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detect autofocus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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decent MP (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ47
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (498g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
43
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (400 shots)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography features
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better than average battery (400 CIPA)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
73
better than average battery power (370 shots)
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography features
43
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
52
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (498 grams)
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ47 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ47 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48 Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2011-07-21 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 498 gr (1.10 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs 370 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $379 $300