Panasonic TS6 vs Sony S980

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony S980, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was announced 5 years later than the S980 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TS6 scores against the S980 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 comes with exterior 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 S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony S980 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TS6 vs the S980.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and S980 is 91 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and S980.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher TS6 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.