Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A580

Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic TS6 and Sony A580, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the A580 (16MP) is relatively close but the TS6 (1/2.3") and A580 (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TS6 was manufactured 3 years later than the A580 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TS6 matches up against the A580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 comes with 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 A580 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS6 and Sony A580 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TS6 compared to the A580.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and A580 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and A580.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The TS6 has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The more recent TS6 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.