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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony QX30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony QX30 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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Launched September 2014
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Panasonic TS10 versus Sony QX30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and QX30 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was launched 5 years earlier than the QX30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TS10 scores vs the QX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Sony QX30

 TS10 QX30 
Screen sizing2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony QX30 over the Panasonic TS10

 QX30 TS10 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2010Fresher by 56 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Sony QX30

 TS10 QX30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony QX30 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS10 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony QX30 has specifications of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS10 versus Sony QX30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TS10 compared to the QX30.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony QX30 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and QX30 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony QX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony QX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and QX30.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony QX30 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older TS10 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony QX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony QX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony QX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
37
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
Sony QX30 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography features
Sony QX30 Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography factors
Sony QX30 Travel photography factors
61
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
Landscape photography with Sony QX30
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
Sony QX30 Vlogging highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony QX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Sony QX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30
Also called Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Class Waterproof Lens-style
Revealed 2010-01-21 2014-09-03
Physical type Compact Lens-style
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches -
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro None
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 188g (0.41 pounds) 193g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 68 x 65 x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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
Battery life - 200 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN,
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $249 $348