Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A350

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic TS6 and Sony A350, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the TS6 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope Camera

The TS6 was launched 6 years after the A350 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TS6 grades against the A350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 has external 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 A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") along with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS6 and Sony A350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TS6 vs the A350.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and A350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and A350.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS6 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic TS6 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The newer TS6 provides an edge in sensor tech.