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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W810

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
26
Overall
36

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W810 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W810 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W810, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was brought out 13 months later than the W810 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TS6 matches up versus the W810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony W810

 TS6 W810 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 13 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic TS6

 W810 TS6 

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony W810

 TS6 W810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TS6 compared to the W810.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and W810 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and W810.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W810 to resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher TS6 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
Portrait photography with Sony W810
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography details
Sony W810 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography factors
Sony W810 Travel photography factors
72
great battery power (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (27mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography features
Sony W810 Landscape photography features
52
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery power (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
40
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony W810
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Also called Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 16MP 20MP
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 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic 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) 111g (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" 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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Price at release $300 $100