Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H200

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H200, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was announced 2 years later than the H200 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the TS6 grades against the H200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony H200 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony H200 has dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TS6 and the H200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and H200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and H200.

Plainly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony H200 to offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TS6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.