Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A450
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A450 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched January 2015
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 560g - 137 x 104 x 81mm
- Revealed January 2010

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A450 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A450, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the A450 (14MP) is relatively similar but the TS6 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

The TS6 was revealed 5 years after the A450 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TS6 grades against the A450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A450 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Sony A450 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony A450
TS6 | A450 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 61 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A450 over the Panasonic TS6
A450 | TS6 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony A450
TS6 | A450 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A450 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 has got exterior measurements 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 A450 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).
Check the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A450 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS6 vs the A450.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and A450 is 91 and 65 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A450 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and A450.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS6 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic TS6 will offer extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern TS6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A450 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A450 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A450 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT6 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2010-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Clear Photo Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, Fill, Rear Sync, Slow Sync, Wireless/ High Speed Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 lb) | 560 gr (1.23 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 137 x 104 x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 769 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photos | 1050 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $300 | $1,241 |