Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS6

Here is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic TS6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly close but the G6 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The G6 was unveiled 20 months prior to the TS6 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the G6 matches up versus the TS6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic G6 provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic TS6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the G6 against the TS6.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G6 and TS6 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and TS6.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The G6 has got the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The older G6 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.