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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(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
Panasonic TS6
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic TS6

 G6 TS6 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1036k460kSharper display (+576k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic G6

 TS6 G6 
ReleasedJanuary 2015April 2013Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic TS6

 G6 TS6 
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

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

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography highlights
71
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
37
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G6 Street photography features
Panasonic TS6 Street photography features
73
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
56
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography details
72
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
72
great battery pack (370 shots)
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (370 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G6
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic jack
no image stabilization
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
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