Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W690

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS6 and Sony W690, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was unveiled 2 years after the W690 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TS6 grades vs the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 has outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS6 and Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the TS6 vs the W690.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and W690.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of files although you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher TS6 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.