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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Launched July 2013
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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was revealed 17 months before the TS6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ70 matches up against the TS6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic TS6

 FZ70 TS6 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FZ70

 TS6 FZ70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2013More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic TS6

 FZ70 TS6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has specifications 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ70 versus the TS6.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ70 and TS6 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and TS6.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older FZ70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography highlights
56
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Street photography info
Panasonic TS6 Street photography info
49
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (606 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography factors
55
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (606 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
72
good battery life (370 shots)
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
rather wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
52
quite wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
good battery life (370 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
26
rather wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competition (606g)
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-07-18 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606 gr (1.34 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots 370 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $300