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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W610

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
45 Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W610 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W610 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony W610, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS6 was revealed 3 years after the W610 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TS6 grades vs the W610 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony W610

		

		

			
 TS6 W610 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic TS6

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony W610

		

		

			
 TS6 W610 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 has external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony W610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TS6 compared to the W610.
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W610 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and W610.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS6 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer TS6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
Portrait photography with Sony W610
37
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
28
 resolution is good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not available
 no external flash support
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
Sony W610 Street photography highlights
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
56
 lighter than average (113g)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
Sports photography with Sony W610
47
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 good battery pack (370 shots)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
26
 resolution is good (14MP)
 slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography info
Sony W610 Travel photography info
72
 good battery pack (370 CIPA)
 environment proof
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
 lighter than average (113 grams)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Sony W610
52
 fairly wide (28mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 environment proof
 good battery pack (370 shots)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
33
 fairly wide (26mm)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is small (2.7")
 manual exposure not available
 lack of image stabilization
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic TS6 Vlogging information
Sony W610 Vlogging information
33
 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external microphone port
28
 fairly wide (26mm)
 lighter than average (113g)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have microphone support
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 113 gr (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $200