Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A300

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic TS6 and Sony A300, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and A300 (10MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The TS6 was launched 7 years later than the A300 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the TS6 grades vs the A300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony A300 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A300 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS6 and Sony A300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TS6 vs the A300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and A300 is 91 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and A300.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS6 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic TS6 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer TS6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.