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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Released May 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G6
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic TS6, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is relatively close but the G7 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The G7 was manufactured 5 months later than the TS6 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G7 scores against the TS6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic TS6

 G7 TS6 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic G7

 TS6 G7 

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic TS6

 G7 TS6 
IntroducedMay 2015January 2015Same generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G7 enjoys external dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has proportions 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 G7 and Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G7 vs the TS6.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and TS6 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and TS6.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The G7 has got the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
72
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 Street photography details
Panasonic TS6 Street photography details
72
screen articulates
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography details
55
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
71
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
72
great battery life (370 per charge)
weather proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G7 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography advice
67
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
52
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery life (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
72
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic port
no image stabilization
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2015-05-19 2015-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
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 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.30 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 370 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $800 $300