Panasonic TS10 vs Sony A500

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic TS10 and Sony A500, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the A500 (12MP) is fairly similar but the TS10 (1/2.3") and A500 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The TS10 was manufactured 5 months later than the A500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TS10 matches up vs the A500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A500. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Sony A500 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 offers physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony A500 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS10 and Sony A500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TS10 compared to the A500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and A500 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over specifications. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and A500.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS10 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic TS10 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.