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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony S930

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony S930 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
Sony S930
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 320 x 240 video
  • 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
  • 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony S930 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony S930, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was released 6 years later than the S930 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS6 grades against the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony S930

 TS6 S930 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 73 months
Display sizing3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kClearer display (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Panasonic TS6

 S930 TS6 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony S930

 TS6 S930 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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 S930 has dimensions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony S930 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TS6 and the S930.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony S930 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and S930 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and S930.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The newer TS6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S930 as a Portrait photography camera
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
25
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS6
Street photography with Sony S930
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography advice
Sony S930 Sports photography advice
47
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S930 as a Travel photography camera
72
good battery (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography info
Sony S930 Landscape photography info
52
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery (370 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.4")
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S930 as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (320 x 240 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony S930 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony S930
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 38-108mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.9-5.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.4 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1/8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 320x240
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $219