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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Previous Model is 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the LZ40 (20MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was manufactured 12 months prior to the TS6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the LZ40 scores against the TS6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic TS6

 LZ40 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic LZ40

 TS6 LZ40 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2014More recent by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic TS6

 LZ40 TS6 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ40 comes with outer measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has proportions 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the LZ40 against the TS6.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ40 and TS6 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ40 and TS6.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic LZ40 to show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older LZ40 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography information
40
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition (524 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
55
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (22mm)
very long reach (924mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (524 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
better than average battery (370 shots)
weather proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
44
rather wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery (370 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LZ40
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
27
rather wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
has external mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than competition (524g)
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-01-06 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-924mm (42.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 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
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524g (1.16 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 370 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $219 $300