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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic XS1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was brought out 2 years later than the XS1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TS6 scores versus the XS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic XS1

 TS6 XS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2013More recent by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic TS6

 XS1 TS6 

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic XS1

 TS6 XS1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TS6 compared to the XS1.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and XS1 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and XS1.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern TS6 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography info
Panasonic XS1 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography highlights
48
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
73
good battery life (370 per charge)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (103g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography features
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography features
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery life (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
31
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 lbs) 103g (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 260 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $130