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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic TS6 versus Panasonic ZS70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the ZS70 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TS6 matches up against the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic ZS70

 TS6 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic TS6

 ZS70 TS6 
RevealedApril 2017January 2015Newer by 27 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZS70

 TS6 ZS70 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS6 versus Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS6 vs the ZS70.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and ZS70 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged TS6 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
37
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
54
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography highlights
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography features
73
good battery (370 per charge)
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
79
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
52
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
62
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging details
33
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
74
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT6 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing 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 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 322g (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $450