Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX350
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX350 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Sony WX350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony WX350
TS6 | WX350 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2014 | More modern by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic TS6
WX350 | TS6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony WX350
TS6 | WX350 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX350 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
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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 |