Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A58

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic TS6 and Sony A58, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very well matched but the TS6 (1/2.3") and A58 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The TS6 was revealed 14 months later than the A58 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A58 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the TS6 scores against the A58 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony SLT-A58. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony A58 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony A58 has measurements of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TS6 and the A58.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and A58 is 91 and 68 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and A58.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS6 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A58 will give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger TS6 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.