Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX10 II

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS6 and Sony RX10 II, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is very well matched but the TS6 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The TS6 was announced 5 months earlier than the RX10 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TS6 grades vs the RX10 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony RX10 II has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS6 and Sony RX10 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS6 versus the RX10 II.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and RX10 II is 91 and 58 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and RX10 II.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS6 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Sony RX10 II will give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.