Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A390

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A390, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the TS6 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS6 was manufactured 4 years later than the A390 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TS6 grades against the A390 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 offers exterior 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) while the Sony A390 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TS6 versus the A390.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and A390 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and A390.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS6 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic TS6 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger TS6 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.