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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W620

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W620 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic TS6 and Sony W620, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was manufactured 3 years after the W620 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS6 grades against the W620 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony W620

 TS6 W620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic TS6

 W620 TS6 

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony W620

 TS6 W620 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 features 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 W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS6 and Sony W620 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TS6 versus the W620.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and W620 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and W620.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS6 to give you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TS6 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography features
Sony W620 Portrait photography features
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography info
Sony W620 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
Sports photography with Sony W620
48
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (370 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography highlights
Sony W620 Travel photography highlights
73
good battery (370 shots)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others in class (116g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS6
Landscape photography with Sony W620
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery (370 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
Sony W620 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
30
pretty wide (28mm)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also called Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
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 surface 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max 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
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 images 220 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - 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 Single Single
Pricing at release $300 $102