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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Replacement is Sony HX20V
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Panasonic TS1 and Sony HX10V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was brought out 4 years prior to the HX10V and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS1 matches up versus the HX10V for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Sony HX10V

 TS1 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic TS1

 HX10V TS1 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Sony HX10V

 TS1 HX10V 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS1 features exterior measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TS1 and the HX10V.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and HX10V is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and HX10V.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX10V to render greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older TS1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
Portrait photography with Sony HX10V
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
38
decent MP (18MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography factors
Sony HX10V Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Sports photography camera
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography features
Sony HX10V Travel photography features
61
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (234g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (400mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography details
Sony HX10V Landscape photography details
35
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
45
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
Sony HX10V Vlogging features
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-27 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 189g (0.42 pounds) 234g (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $616