Sony FX3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

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Specifications

General	Sony FX3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Brand	Sony	Panasonic
Model	FX3	Lumix DMC-TS6
Predecessor Model		Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
MSRP		$299
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Point & Shoot
Body Type	Mirrorless	Standard Compact
Video Capture

Sensor	Sony FX3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Size	Full Frame	1/2.33-inch
Sensor Dimensions	35.6 x 23.8 mm	6.08 x 4.56 mm
Total Pixels	12.1 Megapixel	17.5 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	10.2 Megapixel	16.1 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	80 - 102,400	100 - 6,400
Boosted ISO Range	50 - 409,600

Photo	Sony FX3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Processor	BIONZ XR
Max Image Resolution	4240 x 2832	4608 x 3456
Other Resolutions		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 Ratios		1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format	HEIF, JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels		Fine, Standard
Timelapse Recording	With downloadable app
White Balance	2500 to 9900K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
WB Bracketing

Focus	Sony FX3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Focusing System	Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
Autofocus Modes	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View	Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View
Lens Servo	Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
Number of Focus Points	759	23
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 FX3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Lens Mount	Sony E
Crop Factor	1x
35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range		28 - 128 mm
Optical Zoom		4.6x
Maximum Aperture		f/3.3 - 5.9
Min Normal Focus Distance		30 cm
Min Macro Focus Distance		5 cm
Image Stabilization	5-Axis Sensor Shift
Digital Image Stabilization
Lens Breathing Correction
Gyroscopic Stabilization

Screen	Sony FX3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Screen Type	Fully Articulated	Fixed
Screen Technology	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Touch Screen
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
Screen Size	3.0"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	1,440k dot	460k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Sony FX3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Viewfinder

Shutter	Sony FX3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Shutter Type	Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	60 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/8000 sec	1/1300 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)	1/8000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	10.0 fps

Flash	Sony FX3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes		Auto auto w/redeye reduction on slow sync w/redeye reduction off
Flash Range		5.60 m
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/125 sec
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash System	TTL
External Flash Connection	Intelligent Hot Shoe

Exposure	Sony FX3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot Partial	Multi
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range	-3 to +20 EV
Exposure Bracketing		±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments)

DXO	Sony FX3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
DxO Low Light ISO	3900
DxO Color Depth	24.2
DxO Dynamic Range	13.4
DxO Overall Score	85

Video	Sony FX3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Internal Recording Modes	H.265 Long GOP/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [50 to 280 Mbps] H.265 Long GOP/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [30 to 150 Mbps] MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [100 to 280 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [50 Mbps] MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [60 to 200 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [16 to 100 Mbps] MPEG-4 AVC/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit 4096 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/6/12/23.98/24/29.97/48.00/59.94 fps 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/59.94/100/119.88 fps [240 to 600 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps [89 to 222 Mbps] XAVC Proxy Full HD: 1920 x 1080 [9 to 16 Mbps] HD: 1280 x 720 [6 Mbps]
Interval Recording
Video Formats	MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265	MPEG-4, AVCHD
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080
10-bit 4:2:2 Color
External Recording Modes	Raw 16-Bit via HDMI 4264 x 2408 @ 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
No crop on 4K Videos
Focus Mapping function for Videos
Webcam Functionality
Tally/Front Recording Light
Gamma Curve	HDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3, Standard
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit	13 hours
IP Streaming

Terminals	Sony FX3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Audio I/O	2 x XLR / 1/4" TRS Combo Mic/Line Input on Included Handle 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
Power I/O	1 x USB-C Input
Other I/O	1 x USB-C (Ethernet, USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) (Shared with Power Input) 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB
USB Speed	USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output	Full Size
Speaker	Mono
Built-in Microphone		Mono
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Sony FX3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version	Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	5
NFC
Mobile App Compatible	: Android & iOS App Name: Creators' App *As of June, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility

Environmental	Sony FX3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature	32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C

Physical	Sony FX3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Dimensions	130 x 78 x 85 mm (5.1 x 3.1 x 3.3")	110 x 67 x 29 mm (4.33 x 2.64 x 1.14")
Weight (inc. batteries)	715 g (1.58 lb/ 25.3 oz)	214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	9.7 x 9.4 x 5.8"	7.7 x 5.4 x 2.4"
Package Weight	3.775 lb	1.35 lb

Power and Storage	Sony FX3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Battery Pack	NP-FZ100	Lithium ion battery & charger
Battery Life	600 shots	370 shots
USB Charging
Internal Storage		10 MB
External Storage	Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC

Other	Sony FX3	Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Self Timer	2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures	Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Orientation Sensor
Tripod Mounting Thread	1/4"-20 Female
Accessory Mount	1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe 5 x 1/4"-20 Female on Camera Body 3 x 1/4"-20 Female on Included Handle
Material of Construction	Magnesium Alloy
Electronic Level Gauge
Included Accessories	rechargeable battery np-fz100, battery charger bc-qz1, power cord, xlr handle unit, accessory shoe kit, body cap, accessory shoe cap, handle shoe cap, usb-a to usb-c cable (usb 3.2)

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