• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Sony A6100

  • Less expensive
    $448* vs $698
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Thinner
    37 mm vs 59 mm
    Thinner
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony A6100 advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 3.92 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Longer video battery life
    125 vs 60 minutes
    Capture more video
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 420 vs 300 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.70x vs 0.45x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    24.2 vs 20.4 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    11.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    76 vs 11 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Panasonic TS7
Canon EOS M50
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $579
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Sony A6100
Canon EOS M50
  • $673
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $579
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Higher-res screen

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Panasonic TS7
Fujifilm X-T100
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking
Sony A6100
Fujifilm X-T100
  • $673
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compared to Sony A6400

Panasonic TS7
Sony A6400
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $798
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Sony A6100
Sony A6400
  • $673
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • $798
  • APS-C
  • Higher extended ISO

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30

Panasonic TS7
Fujifilm X-T30
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Sony A6100
Fujifilm X-T30
  • $673
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • NFC
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
  • Longer exposure

Compared to Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Panasonic TS7
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
Sony A6100
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
  • $673
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • More pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting
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