Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A100

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony A100, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS6 was manufactured 8 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the TS6 matches up versus the A100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony A100 has proportions of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony A100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS6 compared to the A100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and A100 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and A100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TS6 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Panasonic TS6 will show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TS6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.