Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A560

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A560, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the A560 (14MP) is very comparable but the TS6 (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS6 was unveiled 4 years after the A560 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TS6 scores versus the A560 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony A560 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS6 against the A560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and A560 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and A560.

All in all, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS6 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic TS6 will provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger TS6 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.