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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS6 and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively comparable but the TS6 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TS6 was revealed 17 months after the NEX-5T which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the TS6 grades against the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony NEX-5T

 TS6 NEX-5T 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015August 2013Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic TS6

 NEX-5T TS6 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony NEX-5T

 TS6 NEX-5T 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 features external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS6 and Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TS6 vs the NEX-5T.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

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

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and NEX-5T.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The TS6 comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging. The more recent TS6 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography factors
37
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography features
Sony NEX-5T Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
69
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography information
73
great battery pack (370 shots)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
77
offers focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography advice
52
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging info
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony NEX-5T
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-08-27
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 276 gr (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 370 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $400