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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony QX1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
48
Overall
56

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony QX1 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Revealed September 2014
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony QX1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony QX1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is very comparable but the TS6 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The TS6 was released 5 months later than the QX1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TS6 matches up versus the QX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony QX1

 TS6 QX1 
Display dimension3""Larger display (+3")
Display resolution460k0kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Panasonic TS6

 QX1 TS6 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony QX1

 TS6 QX1 
RevealedJanuary 2015September 2014Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony QX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has specifications of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TS6 vs the QX1.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony QX1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and QX1 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony QX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony QX1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and QX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS6 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony QX1 will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony QX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony QX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony QX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography advice
Sony QX1 Portrait photography advice
37
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
manual mode not available
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
69
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography factors
Sony QX1 Sports photography factors
47
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
56
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good battery power (440 shots)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography factors
Sony QX1 Travel photography factors
72
better than average battery power (370 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery power (440 shots)
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (216g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Sony QX1
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (440 per charge)
screen is small ( inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
32
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony QX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony QX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Alpha QX1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Alpha QX1
Also called Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Lens-style
Released 2015-01-06 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches -
Screen resolution 460k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 440 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $500