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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Later Model is Panasonic LX100 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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX100 versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty close but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 was announced 3 months before the TS6 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LX100 matches up against the TS6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic TS6

 LX100 TS6 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic LX100

 TS6 LX100 

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic TS6

 LX100 TS6 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2015Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 comes with external dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") having a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 versus Panasonic TS6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the LX100 against the TS6.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and TS6 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The picture here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 and TS6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS6 will render more detail with its extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
70
focusing manually
MP count decent (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
37
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
67
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography features
75
features touch to focus
MP count decent (13MP)
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
73
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging features
35
pretty wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Large Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2014-09-15 2015-01-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4112 x 3088 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 393g (0.87 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 370 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $800 $300