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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H70

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H70 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was unveiled 4 years after the H70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS6 grades vs the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony H70

 TS6 H70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2011Newer by 49 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic TS6

 H70 TS6 

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony H70

 TS6 H70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 comes with 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 H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TS6 vs the H70.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and H70.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern TS6 will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
Sony H70 Portrait photography details
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography factors
Sony H70 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography details
Sony H70 Sports photography details
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
Sony H70 Travel photography advice
73
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
environment proofing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography features
Sony H70 Landscape photography features
52
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
29
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 214g (0.47 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $199