Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic TS6

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic TS6, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The L1 was released 8 years before the TS6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the L1 grades against the TS6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic L1 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic L1 offers outer measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic TS6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the L1 against the TS6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L1 and TS6 is 65 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the L1 and TS6.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The L1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic TS6 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged L1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.