Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX1

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony HX1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and HX1 (9MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and HX1 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The TS6 was introduced 5 years after the HX1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TS6 grades versus the HX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Sony HX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX1 has proportions of 115mm x 83mm x 92mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 544 grams (1.20 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony HX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS6 against the HX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and HX1 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and HX1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS6 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS6 will show more detail using its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more modern TS6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.