Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic TS6

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic TS6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and TS6 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 6 years prior to the TS6 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm A170 grades against the TS6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 provides exterior dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm A170 vs the TS6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and TS6 is 94 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual below may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and TS6.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic TS6 to show greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.