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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TX100V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TX100V Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TX100V Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TX100V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the TX100V (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was introduced 4 years later than the TX100V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX100V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the TS6 scores against the TX100V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony TX100V

 TS6 TX100V 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2011More recent by 49 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Panasonic TS6

 TX100V TS6 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony TX100V

 TS6 TX100V 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TX100V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony TX100V has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TX100V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TS6 compared to the TX100V.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TX100V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and TX100V is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TX100V Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and TX100V.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher TS6 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
Portrait photography with Sony TX100V
37
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX100V as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition (147g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography advice
Sony TX100V Sports photography advice
47
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography information
Sony TX100V Travel photography information
72
great battery life (370 shots)
weather sealing
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (147g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography info
Sony TX100V Landscape photography info
52
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
great battery life (370 shots)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX100V as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than competition (147g)
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony TX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V
Also called Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2015-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 147g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $300 $380