Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A380

Here is a complete analysis of the Panasonic TS6 and Sony A380, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the A380 (14MP) is pretty similar but the TS6 (1/2.3") and A380 (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The TS6 was released 5 years later than the A380 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A380 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TS6 grades versus the A380 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A380. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony A380 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A380 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS6 and Sony A380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TS6 against the A380.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and A380 is 91 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and A380.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS6 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic TS6 will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TS6 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.