Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX10 IV

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony RX10 IV, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the RX10 IV (20MP) is fairly comparable but the TS6 (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The TS6 was launched 3 years prior to the RX10 IV which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS6 grades versus the RX10 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 has external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 IV has specifications of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") along with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TS6 compared to the RX10 IV.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and RX10 IV is 91 and 52 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and RX10 IV.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TS6 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX10 IV will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged TS6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.