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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic TS6

 FZ80 TS6 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2015Newer by 25 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic FZ80

 TS6 FZ80 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic TS6

 FZ80 TS6 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ80
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
58
focusing manually
MP count decent (18MP)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Street photography info
Panasonic TS6 Street photography info
54
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (616g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography advice
57
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
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offers focus by touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (616g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
72
better than average battery (370 shots)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
reasonably wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
52
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ80 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
28
reasonably wide (20mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (616g)
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FZ82 Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2017-01-04 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 616g (1.36 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 370 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $300