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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced July 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic SZ5 versus Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was launched 3 years earlier than the TS6 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SZ5 matches up against the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic TS6

 SZ5 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic SZ5

 TS6 SZ5 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2012Newer by 30 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic TS6

 SZ5 TS6 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ5 offers outside measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has measurements 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ5 compared to the TS6.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ5 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and TS6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SZ5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography factors
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good resolution (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ5
Street photography with Panasonic TS6
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ5
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography features
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lighter than competition (136g)
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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great battery life (370 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
42
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery life (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-07-18 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 14MP 16MP
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 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect 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)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Screen LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 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 136 gr (0.30 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 pictures 370 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $195 $300