Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX350
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX350 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
- Launched January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX350 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony HX350
TS6 | HX350 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Panasonic TS6
HX350 | TS6 | |||
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Launched | December 2016 | ![]() | January 2015 | More modern by 23 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony HX350
TS6 | HX350 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
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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 | - |