Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS10
95 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Panasonic TS10
FS15 | TS10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic FS15
TS10 | FS15 | |||
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Introduced | January 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Panasonic TS10
FS15 | TS10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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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 |