Clicky

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic SZ3 versus Panasonic TS6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ3 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The SZ3 was introduced 24 months before the TS6 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the SZ3 grades versus the TS6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Panasonic TS6

 SZ3 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic SZ3

 TS6 SZ3 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic TS6

 SZ3 TS6 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ3 features outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic SZ3 versus Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ3 versus the TS6.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ3 and TS6 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ3 and TS6.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files but you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography highlights
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ3
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
73
good battery pack (370 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography details
39
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
52
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic SZ3
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone port
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Panasonic SZ3 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ3 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-07 2015-01-06
Body design 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.10 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 grams (0.28 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 250 photographs 370 photographs
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 One One
Launch cost $150 $300