Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W310
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W310 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
- Released January 2015
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
- 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
- Launched January 2010

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W310 Overview
Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony W310, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TS6 was manufactured 5 years after the W310 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS6 scores vs the W310 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W310 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony W310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony W310
TS6 | W310 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 61 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Panasonic TS6
W310 | TS6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony W310
TS6 | W310 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 provides physical dimensions 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 W310 has proportions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony W310 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TS6 compared to the W310.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and W310 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and W310.
As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to show extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent TS6 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W310 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT6 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2010-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.0-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 gr (0.47 lbs) | 137 gr (0.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $300 | $150 |