Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS6

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS6, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the TS6 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was announced 18 months before the TS6 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the AW110 grades against the TS6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon AW110 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 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).

Check the Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the AW110 compared to the TS6.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and TS6 is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The visual below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW110 and TS6.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older AW110 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.