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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A77

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony SLT-A77 front
Portability
59
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A77 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
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony A77
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 50 - 16000 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 732g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Superseded the Sony A700
  • Refreshed by Sony A77 II
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A77 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A77, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and A77 (24MP) and the TS6 (1/2.3") and A77 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS6 was introduced 3 years after the A77 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TS6 grades vs the A77 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony A77

 TS6 A77 
LaunchedJanuary 2015October 2011Newer by 39 months

Reasons to pick Sony A77 over the Panasonic TS6

 A77 TS6 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony A77

 TS6 A77 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A77 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony A77 has sizing of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A77 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TS6 versus the A77.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A77 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and A77 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A77 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A77 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS6 and A77.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS6 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A77 will show more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer TS6 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A77 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A77 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A77 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography details
Sony A77 Portrait photography details
37
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
77
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS6
Street photography with Sony A77
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
74
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Sports photography factors
Sony A77 Sports photography factors
47
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
Travel photography with Sony A77
72
good battery (370 per charge)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
62
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (470 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography features
Sony A77 Landscape photography features
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery (370 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (470 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
Sony A77 Vlogging details
33
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
76
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony A77 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony A77
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony SLT-A77
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony SLT-A77
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Category Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-01-06 2011-10-25
Body design Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 19
Cross type focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 732 grams (1.61 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 801
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 470 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $300 $900