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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A100

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2006
  • Replaced the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Newer Model is Sony A550
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A100 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony A100

 TS6 A100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2006More recent by 103 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Panasonic TS6

 A100 TS6 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony A100

 TS6 A100 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A100 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography information
Sony A100 Portrait photography information
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
Sony A100 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
Sports photography with Sony A100
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography features
Sony A100 Travel photography features
72
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
45
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A100 Landscape photography highlights
52
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
53
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview
MP count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging advice
Sony A100 Vlogging advice
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone port
9
no video
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony A100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Other name Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2015-01-06 2006-07-31
Body design Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 638 gr (1.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $1,000