Panasonic TS6 vs Sony ZV-1

Below is a complete analysis of the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony ZV-1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very similar but the TS6 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") come with different sensor size.

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The TS6 was revealed 6 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TS6 grades versus the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 & Sony ZV-1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS6 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS6 versus the ZV-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and ZV-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and ZV-1.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS6 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony ZV-1 will offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TS6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.