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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS6
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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS5 versus Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was unveiled 18 months prior to the TS6 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the TS5 matches up versus the TS6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic TS6

 TS5 TS6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic TS5

 TS6 TS5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2013Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic TS6

 TS5 TS6 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS5 has got outside measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS6 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS5 versus Panasonic TS6 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TS5 and the TS6.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and TS6 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS5 and TS6.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older TS5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
Panasonic TS6 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS6 Sports photography details
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
72
good battery pack (370 per charge)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
73
good battery pack (370 shots)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
52
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
good battery pack (370 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Also called Lumix DMC-FT5 Lumix DMC-FT6
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2013-07-12 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
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 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 370 shots 370 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BCM13 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $350 $300