Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2012
(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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Superseded the Panasonic TS5
Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic TS6, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ7 (14MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ7 was manufactured 4 years before the TS6 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SZ7 scores versus the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS6 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic SZ7 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic TS6
SZ7 | TS6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic SZ7
TS6 | SZ7 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | January 2012 | Newer by 36 months |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic TS6
SZ7 | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ7 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Panasonic SZ7 and Panasonic TS6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SZ7 versus the TS6.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ7 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ7 and TS6.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged SZ7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic SZ7 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FT6 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection 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) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133g (0.29 pounds) | 214g (0.47 pounds) |
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 | 220 photos | 370 photos |
Style 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 | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $199 | $300 |