Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX100 II

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic TS6 and Sony RX100 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is very similar but the TS6 (1/2.3") and RX100 II (1") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS6 was manufactured 19 months after the RX100 II making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the TS6 scores against the RX100 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 comes with outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS6 and Sony RX100 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TS6 vs the RX100 II.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and RX100 II is 91 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and RX100 II.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS6 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX100 II will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TS6 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.