Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX1

Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.

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The TS6 was revealed 5 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TS6 matches up vs the WX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 comes with outer measurements 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 WX1 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TS6 and the WX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and WX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and WX1.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS6 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic TS6 will produce extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer TS6 should have an edge in sensor innovation.