Panasonic TS6 vs Sony T99
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony T99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Released January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 121g - 93 x 56 x 17mm
- Revealed July 2010
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Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic TS6 and Sony T99, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the T99 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope CameraThe TS6 was launched 4 years later than the T99 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony T99 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TS6 matches up against the T99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Sony T99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony T99
| TS6 | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2015 |  | July 2010 | More recent by 55 months |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony T99 over the Panasonic TS6
| T99 | TS6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony T99
| TS6 | T99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony T99 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony T99 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the TS6 versus the T99.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and T99 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony T99 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The graphic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and T99.
Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS6 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger TS6 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony T99 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FT6 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2015-01-06 | 2010-07-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1250s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 4.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red eye, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) | 121 gr (0.27 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $300 | $179 |