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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
62
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic GF8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF7
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
  • Released January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty similar but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The GF8 was brought out 14 months later than the TS6 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GF8 matches up versus the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic TS6

 GF8 TS6 
ReleasedFebruary 2016January 2015More recent by 14 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic GF8

 TS6 GF8 

Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic TS6

 GF8 TS6 
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF8 comes with exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GF8 and the TS6.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GF8 and TS6 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and TS6.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GF8 provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The fresher GF8 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography advice
65
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF8 Street photography details
Panasonic TS6 Street photography details
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF8
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
49
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
slow frames per second (5.8 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GF8
Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
66
features touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (230 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
72
good battery power (370 per charge)
weather proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF8
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
52
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proofing
good battery power (370 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF8 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
33
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of mic jack
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2016-02-15 2015-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface 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
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/500s 1/1300s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 5.8 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 266 grams (0.59 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 370 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $549 $300