Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX100V
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2015
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Older Model is Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Introduced October 2011
- Renewed by Sony HX200V

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX100V Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony HX100V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TS6 was manufactured 3 years after the HX100V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS6 scores versus the HX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony HX100V
TS6 | HX100V | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | October 2011 | More modern by 40 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic TS6
HX100V | TS6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony HX100V
TS6 | HX100V | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TS6 and the HX100V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and HX100V is 91 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and HX100V.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher TS6 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FT6 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2011-10-21 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 12.70 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) | 577 grams (1.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $300 | $429 |