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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX100 IV

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX100 IV 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony RX100 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed June 2015
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 III
  • Replacement is Sony RX100 V
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Panasonic TS6 and Sony RX100 IV, one being 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 IV (20MP) is fairly close but the TS6 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS6 was revealed 5 months before the RX100 IV which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS6 scores versus the RX100 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony RX100 IV

 TS6 RX100 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Panasonic TS6

 RX100 IV TS6 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony RX100 IV

 TS6 RX100 IV 
RevealedJanuary 2015June 2015Same generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 features outer measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS6 and the RX100 IV.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX100 IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and RX100 IV is 91 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX100 IV top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and RX100 IV.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS6 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony RX100 IV will render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX100 IV sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX100 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 IV Portrait photography details
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 IV as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
Sports photography with Sony RX100 IV
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (16.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
Travel photography with Sony RX100 IV
73
great battery pack (370 CIPA)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
86
lighter than average (298 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 IV
52
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
74
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging info
Sony RX100 IV Vlogging info
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
81
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than average (298g)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony RX100 IV
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2015-06-10
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000s
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 298 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 70
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 562
Other
Battery life 370 photos 280 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $898