Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Announced April 2013
- Previous Model is Panasonic G5
- Newer Model is Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Released January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic TS6
G6 | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 460k | Sharper display (+576k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic G6
TS6 | G6 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | April 2013 | Fresher by 20 months |
Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic TS6
G6 | TS6 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Other name | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-04-24 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,036k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 pounds) | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 61 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 639 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 370 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $750 | $300 |