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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Introduced April 2016
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic TS6, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty similar but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GX85 was introduced 16 months later than the TS6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX85 scores versus the TS6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic TS6

 GX85 TS6 
ReleasedApril 2016January 2015Fresher by 16 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic GX85

 TS6 GX85 

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic TS6

 GX85 TS6 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX85 features exterior dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic TS6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GX85 versus the TS6.

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX85 and TS6 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX85 and TS6.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The GX85 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The fresher GX85 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX85
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
72
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
37
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Street photography features
Panasonic TS6 Street photography features
83
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography highlights
62
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
68
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography details
74
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
52
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
35
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2016-04-05 2015-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 662 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 370 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $800 $300