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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W370

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W370 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W370, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was revealed 5 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TS6 scores versus the W370 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony W370

 TS6 W370 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2010Fresher by 61 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic TS6

 W370 TS6 

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony W370

 TS6 W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 provides outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W370 has dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W370 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the TS6 versus the W370.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and W370 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and W370.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger TS6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography factors
Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography details
Sony W370 Street photography details
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
Sony W370 Sports photography info
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
73
good battery life (370 shots)
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Sony W370
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging features
Sony W370 Vlogging features
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2015-01-06 2010-01-07
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 14 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 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.00 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 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $230