Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A9

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS6 and Sony A9, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The TS6 was announced 3 years before the A9 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TS6 grades vs the A9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Alpha A9. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS6 and Sony A9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS6 against the A9.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and A9 is 91 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and A9.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS6 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A9 will give you greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged TS6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.