Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung TL500
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6/Panasonic-TS6-front.jpg)
![Samsung TL500 front Samsung TL500 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Samsung-TL500.jpg)
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Alternative Name is EX1
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung TL500 Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung TL500, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.
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The TS6 was launched 4 years later than the TL500 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TS6 matches up vs the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Samsung TL500
TS6 | TL500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 55 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Panasonic TS6
TL500 | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+154k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung TL500
TS6 | TL500 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 offers physical measurements 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 Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS6 and Samsung TL500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TS6 compared to the TL500.
![Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung TL500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-vs-Samsung-TL500-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.
![Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung TL500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-vs-Samsung-TL500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and TL500.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS6 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic TS6 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger TS6 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
![Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung TL500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-vs-Samsung-TL500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS6-vs-Samsung-TL500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Samsung TL500 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT6 | EX1 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 5.20 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
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 | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 386 gr (0.85 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $300 | $527 |