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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX350

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX350 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX350 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony HX350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was announced 23 months earlier than the HX350 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TS6 grades versus the HX350 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony HX350

 TS6 HX350 

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Panasonic TS6

 HX350 TS6 
LaunchedDecember 2016January 2015More modern by 23 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony HX350

 TS6 HX350 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony HX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TS6 vs the HX350.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and HX350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and HX350.

Plainly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony HX350 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
47
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
Sony HX350 Street photography information
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography information
Sony HX350 Travel photography information
72
better than average battery (370 per charge)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (652g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Landscape photography camera
52
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proof
better than average battery (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging info
Sony HX350 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
27
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (652 grams)
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony HX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-06 2016-12-20
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 652g (1.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 -