Panasonic TS10 vs Sony QX100

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS10 and Sony QX100, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the TS10 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The TS10 was manufactured 4 years prior to the QX100 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TS10 scores versus the QX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS10 Gallery & Sony QX100 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS10 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony QX100 has dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS10 and Sony QX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TS10 compared to the QX100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and QX100 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS10 and QX100.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony QX100 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.