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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF5
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF7
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic GF6 versus Panasonic TS2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very similar but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The GF6 was manufactured 3 years after the TS2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GF6 matches up vs the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic TS2

 GF6 TS2 
RevealedApril 2013January 2010Newer by 39 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic GF6

 TS2 GF6 

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic TS2

 GF6 TS2 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF6 has got exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF6 versus Panasonic TS2 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the GF6 and the TS2.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and TS2 is 87 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GF6 and TS2.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF6 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GF6 will offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent GF6 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography highlights
65
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Street photography details
Panasonic TS2 Street photography details
77
tilting screen
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography info
51
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Travel photography camera
69
includes focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
67
environment proof
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography information
67
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF6
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
32
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
missing mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2013-04-08 2010-01-26
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine HD II
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 323 grams (0.71 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery style 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
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