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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony W610 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(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
Sony W610
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Sony W610

 TS1 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic TS1

 W610 TS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 35 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Sony W610

 TS1 W610 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony W610 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
Portrait photography with Sony W610
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
29
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
Sony W610 Sports photography advice
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
27
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography advice
Sony W610 Travel photography advice
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography details
Sony W610 Landscape photography details
35
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
33
fairly wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
Sony W610 Vlogging features
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
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