Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX10
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX10 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
- Introduced January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Replaced the Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
- 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
- Released March 2014
- Refreshed by Sony RX10 II

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX10 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS6 and Sony RX10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is fairly close but the TS6 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

The TS6 was introduced 10 months later than the RX10 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS6 matches up vs the RX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony RX10
TS6 | RX10 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | ![]() | March 2014 | Fresher by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Panasonic TS6
RX10 | TS6 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1290k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+830k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony RX10
TS6 | RX10 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS6 and Sony RX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TS6 compared to the RX10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and RX10 is 91 and 58 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and RX10.
All in all, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS6 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony RX10 will render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TS6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FT6 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2014-03-20 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
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 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 1,290k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | WhiteMagic |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/3200 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 10.20 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 813 gr (1.79 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 69 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 474 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | 420 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $300 | $698 |