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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX70

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic TS6 and Sony WX70, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was brought out 2 years later than the WX70 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the TS6 matches up versus the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony WX70

 TS6 WX70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic TS6

 WX70 TS6 
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony WX70

 TS6 WX70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS6 offers external measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TS6 vs the WX70.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and WX70.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer TS6 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography details
Sony WX70 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (114 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography information
Sony WX70 Sports photography information
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography details
Sony WX70 Travel photography details
72
good battery (370 shots)
environment proof
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
supports focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography details
Sony WX70 Landscape photography details
52
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
good battery (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
43
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging information
Sony WX70 Vlogging information
33
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
36
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Other name Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lbs) 114g (0.25 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 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 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $242