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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF5
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF7
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The GF6 was unveiled 4 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GF6 scores against the TS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic TS1

 GF6 TS1 
RevealedApril 2013January 2009Fresher by 52 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic GF6

 TS1 GF6 

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic TS1

 GF6 TS1 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF6 provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GF6 compared to the TS1.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and TS1 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and TS1.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF6 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GF6 will offer more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern GF6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
64
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF6
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
51
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
69
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
61
weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
67
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging info
32
has touchscreen
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2013-04-08 2009-01-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 323 gr (0.71 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 622 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $326 $380