Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX10V

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic TS6 and Sony HX10V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was released 2 years later than the HX10V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TS6 grades vs the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TS6 compared to the HX10V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and HX10V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and HX10V.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TS6 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.