Panasonic TS1 vs Sony W610
93 Imaging
34 Features
24 Overall
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97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony W610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
- Renewed by Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony W610 Overview
Let's look closer at the Panasonic TS1 vs Sony W610, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TS1 was announced 3 years before the W610 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS1 grades vs the W610 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony W610 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Sony W610
TS1 | W610 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic TS1
W610 | TS1 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 35 months |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Sony W610
TS1 | W610 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS1 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS1 features physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic TS1 vs Sony W610 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TS1 against the W610.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and W610.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony W610 to produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TS1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony W610 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT1 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-01-27 | 2012-01-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video format | AVCHD Lite | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 189 gr (0.42 lb) | 113 gr (0.25 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 images |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $380 | $200 |