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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX300

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS5
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Renewed by Sony WX350
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony WX300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was brought out 23 months later than the WX300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TS6 grades versus the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony WX300

 TS6 WX300 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2013Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic TS6

 WX300 TS6 

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony WX300

 TS6 WX300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 offers outer 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 WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony WX300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TS6 vs the WX300.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and WX300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and WX300.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX300 to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent TS6 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
Portrait photography with Sony WX300
37
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
36
decent MP (18MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography details
Sony WX300 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography info
Sony WX300 Sports photography info
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
great battery power (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
Travel photography with Sony WX300
72
great battery power (370 per charge)
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (166g)
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography info
Sony WX300 Landscape photography info
52
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
great battery power (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (166 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
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) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 lb) 166g (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $330