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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A390

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A390 front
Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
54
Overall
53

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A390 Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(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
  • Announced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Sony A390
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Superseded the Sony A380
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A390 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A390, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the A390 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the TS10 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The TS10 was brought out 6 months earlier than the A390 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS10 scores vs the A390 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Sony A390

 TS10 A390 

Reasons to pick Sony A390 over the Panasonic TS10

 A390 TS10 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Sony A390

 TS10 A390 
IntroducedJanuary 2010July 2010Similar age
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A390 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS10 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony A390 has sizing of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A390 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TS10 and the A390.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A390 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and A390 is 93 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A390 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A390 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS10 and A390.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The TS10 contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A390 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A390 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A390 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
Portrait photography with Sony A390
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
71
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS10
Street photography with Sony A390
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
75
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A390 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
59
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
terrible battery life (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
Travel photography with Sony A390
61
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
53
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (230 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography details
Sony A390 Landscape photography details
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A390 as a Vlogging camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
9
no video
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A390 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Sony A390
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Sony Alpha DSLR-A390
Also called Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Type Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2010-01-21 2010-07-28
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Number of lenses - 143
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.49x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 549 grams (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 607
Other
Battery life - 230 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $500