Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS20

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic TS20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty close but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF6 was announced 15 months later than the TS20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the GF6 grades vs the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF6 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 features exterior measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the GF6 against the TS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and TS20 is 87 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and TS20.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GF6 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh simpler. The newer GF6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.