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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
Panasonic ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS45
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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS40, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was brought out 13 months after the ZS40 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the TS6 matches up against the ZS40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic ZS40

 TS6 ZS40 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic TS6

 ZS40 TS6 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZS40

 TS6 ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 offers 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 ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TS6 against the ZS40.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and ZS40 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and ZS40.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS40 to offer more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger TS6 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
52
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS40 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (240g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS40 Sports photography advice
47
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
54
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography info
72
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (240g)
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS40
52
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging advice
33
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
34
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (240g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZS40
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Other name Lumix DMC-FT6 Lumix DMC-TZ60
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 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 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
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, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 pounds) 240 grams (0.53 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $450