Sony Alpha 6300 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelAlpha 6300Lumix DMC-TS6
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 6400
      MSRP$1000/£1000/€1250 (body only), $1150/£1100/€1400 (w/16-50mm lens)$299
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels25.0 Megapixel17.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      ProcessorBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 1688)4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3456 x 3456, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, normalFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points42523
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 128 mm
      Optical Zoom4.6x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1300 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 21 Frames (Raw) / 44 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps
      Up to 6 fps
      Up to 3 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless
      Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      off
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 1005.60 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      DxO Low Light ISO1437
      DxO Color Depth24.4
      DxO Dynamic Range13.7
      DxO Overall Score85
      Video Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Dimensions120 x 67 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.93")110 x 67 x 29 mm (4.33 x 2.64 x 1.14")
      Weight (inc. batteries)404 g (0.89 lb / 14.25 oz)214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 5.7 x 5.2"7.7 x 5.4 x 2.4"
      Package Weight1.7 lb1.35 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Battery PackNP-FW50Lithium ion battery & charger
      Battery Life400 shots370 shots
      Internal Storage10 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Sony Alpha 6300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
      Self Timer 2, 5 or 10 secYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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