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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX10

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic TS1 and Sony WX10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was introduced 23 months prior to the WX10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TS1 scores vs the WX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Sony WX10

 TS1 WX10 

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic TS1

 WX10 TS1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009Fresher by 23 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Sony WX10

 TS1 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS1 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS1 and Sony WX10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TS1 versus the WX10.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and WX10 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS1 and WX10.

All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX10 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS1
Street photography with Sony WX10
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
Sports photography with Sony WX10
30
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography factors
Sony WX10 Travel photography factors
61
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
Landscape photography with Sony WX10
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
50
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
Vlogging with Sony WX10
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
32
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-27 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 189 gr (0.42 lb) 161 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $380 $200