Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic TS6

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic TS6, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was brought out 3 years earlier than the TS6 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX500 IS matches up against the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS features physical dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX500 IS versus the TS6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and TS6 is 80 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX500 IS and TS6.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older SX500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.