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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX80 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony WX80, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was introduced 2 years after the WX80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the TS6 grades versus the WX80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony WX80

 TS6 WX80 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic TS6

 WX80 TS6 

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony WX80

 TS6 WX80 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 has outside 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 WX80 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TS6 vs the WX80.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and WX80.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The newer TS6 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX80 Portrait photography factors
37
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography info
Sony WX80 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography factors
Sony WX80 Sports photography factors
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (370 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
Sony WX80 Travel photography advice
72
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (124g)
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography details
Sony WX80 Landscape photography details
52
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
Sony WX80 Vlogging details
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony WX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, 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 grams (0.47 lb) 124 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $276