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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ30
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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LZ20 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was revealed 3 years before the TS6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the LZ20 scores against the TS6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic TS6

 LZ20 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic LZ20

 TS6 LZ20 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2012Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic TS6

 LZ20 TS6 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ20 has got external dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the LZ20 vs the TS6.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ20 and TS6 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ20 and TS6.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older LZ20 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Street photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others in class (499g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
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better than average battery (380 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
great battery life (370 per charge)
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ20
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
45
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
great battery life (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (499g)
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-07-18 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 499g (1.10 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos 370 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $300