Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS20

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZS20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was unveiled 2 years later than the ZS20 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS6 grades vs the ZS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 has external dimensions 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 ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TS6 compared to the ZS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and ZS20 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and ZS20.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger TS6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.