Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX99

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic TS1 and Sony HX99, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the TS1 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS1 was manufactured 10 years prior to the HX99 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TS1 grades versus the HX99 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS1 Gallery and Sony HX99 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS1 provides physical dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony HX99 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS1 and Sony HX99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TS1 vs the HX99.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and HX99 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and HX99.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS1 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony HX99 will render greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older TS1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.