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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
65
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
  • Announced March 2011
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH3
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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is relatively similar but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH2 was brought out 4 years prior to the TS6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GH2 grades versus the TS6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic TS6

 GH2 TS6 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic GH2

 TS6 GH2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015March 2011More modern by 46 months

Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic TS6

 GH2 TS6 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH2 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GH2 versus the TS6.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and TS6 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH2 and TS6.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GH2 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged GH2 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography advice
70
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
37
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH2
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH2
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
46
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (330 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography info
62
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (330 shots)
72
better than average battery (370 shots)
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography highlights
60
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH2
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
71
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2011-03-23 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 15.60 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442 gr (0.97 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 60 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 655 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 370 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,000 $300