Panasonic TS4 vs Sony NEX-6

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic TS4 and Sony NEX-6, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and NEX-6 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The TS4 was revealed 13 months prior to the NEX-6 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS4 grades vs the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 has got outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS4 and Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS4 vs the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and NEX-6 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and NEX-6.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TS4 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-6 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged TS4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.