Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung NX20

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS6 versus Samsung NX20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the NX20 (20MP) is very comparable but the TS6 (1/2.3") and NX20 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The TS6 was unveiled 2 years later than the NX20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TS6 scores against the NX20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Samsung NX20. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Samsung NX20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 offers exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung NX20 has proportions of 122mm x 90mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.6") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS6 compared to the NX20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and NX20 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and NX20.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS6 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Samsung NX20 will produce greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer TS6 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.