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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W290

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
28
Overall
31

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W290 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony W290
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 57 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W290 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic TS6 and Sony W290, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and W290 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was revealed 5 years after the W290 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TS6 matches up against the W290 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony W290

 TS6 W290 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2009Newer by 72 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W290 over the Panasonic TS6

 W290 TS6 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony W290

 TS6 W290 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W290 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 offers outside 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) whilst the Sony W290 has sizing of 98mm x 57mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS6 and Sony W290 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TS6 versus the W290.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W290 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and W290 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W290 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W290 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and W290.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern TS6 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W290 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W290 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
Portrait photography with Sony W290
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography info
Sony W290 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography features
Sony W290 Sports photography features
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography factors
Sony W290 Travel photography factors
72
great battery life (370 shots)
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W290 Landscape photography highlights
52
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery life (370 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
41
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
Vlogging with Sony W290
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony W290
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 57 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $230