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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX30

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony WX30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was launched 3 years after the WX30 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS6 scores versus the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony WX30

 TS6 WX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015July 2011More modern by 43 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic TS6

 WX30 TS6 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony WX30

 TS6 WX30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS6 has got exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony WX30 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the TS6 against the WX30.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and WX30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and WX30.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent TS6 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX30 Portrait photography advice
37
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography features
Sony WX30 Street photography features
62
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Travel photography camera
73
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography details
Sony WX30 Landscape photography details
52
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
Sony WX30 Vlogging details
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
35
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony WX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.70 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
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) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $300 $259