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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was unveiled 4 years before the TS6 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ1 matches up versus the TS6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic TS6

 SZ1 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic SZ1

 TS6 SZ1 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012Newer by 36 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic TS6

 SZ1 TS6 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ1 has external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ1 vs the TS6.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ1 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ1 and TS6.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography features
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Street photography information
Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition (131 grams)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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good battery (370 CIPA)
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography highlights
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decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery (370 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ1
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition (131g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT6
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-09 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 131g (0.29 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 photos 370 photos
Battery format 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 $179 $300