Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
- Announced July 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ62
(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
- Revealed January 2015
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Old Model is Panasonic TS5
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe FZ60 was launched 3 years earlier than the TS6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the FZ60 scores vs the TS6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Panasonic TS6
FZ60 | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FZ60
TS6 | FZ60 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | July 2012 | More modern by 30 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ60 and Panasonic TS6
FZ60 | TS6 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ60 has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic FZ60 versus Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ60 against the TS6.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ60 and TS6 is 68 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ60 and TS6.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged FZ60 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ60 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FZ62 | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-07-18 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
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) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 13.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 493 grams (1.09 lbs) | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" 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 | 450 pictures | 370 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $350 | $300 |