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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A6500

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Released October 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A6300
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS10 versus Sony A6500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and A6500 (24MP) and the TS10 (1/2.3") and A6500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The TS10 was released 7 years prior to the A6500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TS10 matches up against the A6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Sony A6500

 TS10 A6500 

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Panasonic TS10

 A6500 TS10 
ReleasedOctober 2016January 2010Fresher by 81 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Sony A6500

 TS10 A6500 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS10 versus Sony A6500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TS10 vs the A6500.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and A6500 is 93 and 81 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and A6500.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS10 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A6500 will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older TS10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6500 Portrait photography factors
28
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Sony A6500
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
77
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
Travel photography with Sony A6500
61
weather sealing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
74
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
bad battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
Vlogging with Sony A6500
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
39
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Sony A6500
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Sony Alpha a6500
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Type Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2010-01-21 2016-10-06
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 453 grams (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1405
Other
Battery life - 350 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $249 $1,298