Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS6

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic TS6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the G10 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the G10 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The G10 was released 5 years before the TS6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G10 scores against the TS6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G10 comes with outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G10 against the TS6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G10 and TS6 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G10 and TS6.

All in all, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G10 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS6 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.