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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TF1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony TF1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony TF1

 TS6 TF1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015June 2013Fresher by 19 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic TS6

 TF1 TS6 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony TF1

 TS6 TF1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and TF1 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
37
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
Travel photography with Sony TF1
73
good battery power (370 per charge)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
environment proofing
features focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (240 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
52
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery power (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
40
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (240 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging advice
Sony TF1 Vlogging advice
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
33
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
lighter than average in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
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