Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS6

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.