Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A57

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic TS6 and Sony A57, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the A57 (16MP) is pretty close but the TS6 (1/2.3") and A57 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The TS6 was manufactured 2 years after the A57 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A57 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TS6 grades vs the A57 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony SLT-A57. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony A57 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 provides outer measurements 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 A57 has measurements of 132mm x 98mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 618 grams (1.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS6 and Sony A57 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TS6 and the A57.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and A57 is 91 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS6 and A57.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The TS6 provides the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more recent TS6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.