Panasonic TS6 vs Samsung TL500

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.

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.

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.

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.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

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.