Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS6

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and TS6 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The LF1 was announced 13 months earlier than the TS6 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the LF1 matches up against the TS6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the LF1 vs the TS6.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and TS6 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and TS6.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LF1 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS6 will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged LF1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.