Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX100 VI

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony RX100 VI, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and RX100 VI (1") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The TS4 was manufactured 7 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TS4 matches up vs the RX100 VI in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TS4 versus the RX100 VI.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and RX100 VI is 92 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and RX100 VI.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS4 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 VI will resolve more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TS4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.