Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS6

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon A810 and Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was revealed 3 years earlier than the TS6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A810 scores vs the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A810 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon A810 and Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the A810 and the TS6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and TS6 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and TS6.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files although you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older A810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.