Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TF1
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
(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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Older Model is Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Launched June 2013
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TF1 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic TS6 and Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TS6 was manufactured 19 months later than the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the TS6 grades vs the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TF1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Sony TF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony TF1
TS6 | TF1 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | June 2013 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic TS6
TF1 | TS6 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony TF1
TS6 | TF1 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 has outside 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 TF1 has measurements of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS6 and Sony TF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TS6 and the TF1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and TF1.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent TS6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT6 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2015-01-06 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.6-4.7 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) | 152 grams (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
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 photos | 240 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $300 | $266 |