Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS6

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ80 (18MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was unveiled 2 years after the TS6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ80 matches up vs the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ80 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ80 has outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FZ80 against the TS6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the FZ80 and TS6 is 63 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ80 and TS6.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FZ80 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher FZ80 provides a benefit in sensor technology.