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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TS6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS20 grades against the TS6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic TS6

 TS20 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic TS20

 TS6 TS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 35 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic TS6

 TS20 TS6 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has specifications 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TS20 vs the TS6.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and TS6 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and TS6.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files although you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged TS20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (142g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
48
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography details
70
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
73
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
52
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT20 Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2012-01-31 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
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 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 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
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 142 gr (0.31 lb) 214 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 370 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $179 $300