Panasonic TS6 vs Sony TX55

Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony TX55, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the TX55 (16MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was launched 3 years later than the TX55 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TS6 scores vs the TX55 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Sony TX55 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TS6 versus the TX55.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and TX55 is 91 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and TX55.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of images though you will want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent TS6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.