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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Old Model is Sony WX300
  • Successor is Sony WX500
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS6 and Sony WX350, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was brought out 11 months after the WX350 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TS6 matches up against the WX350 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony WX350

 TS6 WX350 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2014More modern by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic TS6

 WX350 TS6 

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony WX350

 TS6 WX350 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS6 and Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS6 compared to the WX350.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and WX350.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony WX350 to deliver extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent TS6 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
Sony WX350 Portrait photography details
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
good megapixels (18MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography highlights
Sony WX350 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (164 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
Travel photography with Sony WX350
72
great battery pack (370 per charge)
weather proofing
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than others (164g)
good megapixels (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
52
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
great battery pack (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
Vlogging with Sony WX350
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (164 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-06 2014-02-13
Body design 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 164 gr (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 470 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $270