Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS6

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GX850 was announced 2 years after the TS6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the GX850 grades vs the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX850 comes with outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GX850 against the TS6.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and TS6 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX850 and TS6.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The GX850 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The more modern GX850 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.