Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS6

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

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.

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

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.