Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX50V
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91 Imaging
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89 Imaging
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Superseded the Panasonic TS5
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Announced April 2013
- Replaced the Sony HX30V
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On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX50V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TS6 matches up against the HX50V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony HX50V
| TS6 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2015 |  | April 2013 | More recent by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic TS6
| HX50V | TS6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony HX50V
| TS6 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 enjoys external 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) and the Sony HX50V has sizing of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TS6 compared to the HX50V.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and HX50V is 91 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and HX50V.
All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX50V to result in more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger TS6 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
Sony HX50V Portrait photography details
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Panasonic TS6 Street photography features
Sony HX50V Street photography features
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
Sports photography with Sony HX50V
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (400 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic TS6 Travel photography information
Sony HX50V Travel photography information
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
better than average battery (400 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
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Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography information
Sony HX50V Landscape photography information
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (370 shots)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
better than average battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Panasonic TS6 Vlogging factors
Sony HX50V Vlogging factors
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5 )
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT6 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2015-01-06 | 2013-04-24 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 272 gr (0.60 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | 400 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $300 | $439 |