Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Revealed December 2013
- Newer Model is Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic TS6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very well matched but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GM1 was introduced 12 months before the TS6 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GM1 grades versus the TS6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic TS6
GM1 | TS6 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 1036k | 460k | Sharper display (+576k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic GM1
TS6 | GM1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | December 2013 | More recent by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic TS6
GM1 | TS6 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GM1 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GM1 and the TS6.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM1 and TS6 is 93 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM1 and TS6.
Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The GM1 provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older GM1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-12-19 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,036k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/50 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 204 grams (0.45 lbs) | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 660 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 370 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $750 | $300 |