Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS20
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79 Overall
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Older Model is Panasonic G5
- Updated by Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Launched January 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic TS20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very similar but the G6 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe G6 was brought out 15 months after the TS20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the G6 grades vs the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic TS20
G6 | TS20 | |||
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Launched | April 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 15 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Clearer display (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic G6
TS20 | G6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic TS20
G6 | TS20 |
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G6 has external measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the G6 against the TS20.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the G6 and TS20 is 74 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and TS20.
As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The G6 comes with the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The newer G6 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-04-24 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,036k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 lbs) | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 61 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 639 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 shots | 250 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $750 | $179 |