Panasonic TS6 vs Sony S950

Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony S950, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and S950 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was introduced 5 years after the S950 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TS6 grades vs the S950 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony S950 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 enjoys physical measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony S950 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony S950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TS6 compared to the S950.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and S950 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The pic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and S950.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent TS6 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.