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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX90V Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic TS6 and Sony HX90V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was unveiled 3 months earlier than the HX90V and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS6 grades versus the HX90V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony HX90V

 TS6 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic TS6

 HX90V TS6 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony HX90V

 TS6 HX90V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015April 2015Same age
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 offers outside 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 HX90V has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TS6 and the HX90V.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and HX90V is 91 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and HX90V.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX90V to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
Sony HX90V Portrait photography details
37
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
45
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detect focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography info
Sony HX90V Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
69
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
Sports photography with Sony HX90V
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery power (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (360 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography features
Sony HX90V Travel photography features
72
great battery power (370 shots)
weather sealing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
great battery pack (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography info
Sony HX90V Landscape photography info
52
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery power (370 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
great battery pack (360 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging advice
Sony HX90V Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
75
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony HX90V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 245 gr (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 images 360 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $440