Panasonic TS6 vs Sony NEX-5R

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony NEX-5R, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the NEX-5R (16MP) is very comparable but the TS6 (1/2.3") and NEX-5R (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The TS6 was announced 2 years after the NEX-5R which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TS6 matches up against the NEX-5R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 provides exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TS6 vs the NEX-5R.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and NEX-5R is 91 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and NEX-5R.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The TS6 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier. The fresher TS6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.