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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS10, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS15 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was revealed 12 months earlier than the TS10 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FS15 matches up versus the TS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic TS10

 FS15 TS10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic FS15

 TS10 FS15 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic TS10

 FS15 TS10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 has outer dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FS15 vs the TS10.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FS15 and TS10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and TS10.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS10 to offer you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FS15
Street photography with Panasonic TS10
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FS15
Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic TS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2009-01-16 2010-01-21
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-145mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $249