Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W290
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W290 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
- Revealed January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
- Older Model is Panasonic TS5
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W290 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Sony W290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony W290
TS6 | W290 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2009 | Newer by 72 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper 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 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W290 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 | |
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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 |