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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony HX300

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony HX300 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Older Model is Sony HX200V
  • Replacement is Sony HX400V
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony HX300 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic TS10 versus Sony HX300, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and HX300 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the HX300 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the TS10 matches up versus the HX300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Sony HX300

 TS10 HX300 

Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Panasonic TS10

 HX300 TS10 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Sony HX300

 TS10 HX300 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony HX300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony HX300 has proportions of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TS10 compared to the HX300.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony HX300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and HX300 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony HX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony HX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and HX300.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX300 to produce greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older TS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony HX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony HX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony HX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography info
Sony HX300 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
42
focusing manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX300 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
50
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (623g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Sony HX300
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX300 Travel photography highlights
61
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
54
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (623g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
Landscape photography with Sony HX300
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging advice
Sony HX300 Vlogging advice
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
25
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
heavier than others (623g)
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony HX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Sony HX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-21 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 623 gr (1.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $339