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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Announced January 2015
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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was launched at a similar time to the TS6 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ10 grades against the TS6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic TS6

 SZ10 TS6 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic SZ10

 TS6 SZ10 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic TS6

 SZ10 TS6 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2015Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ10 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ10 versus the TS6.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and TS6 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ10 and TS6.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography details
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition (177g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
52
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging advice
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (177 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2015-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact 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 16 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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.4fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 177g (0.39 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 images 370 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $200 $300