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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W220

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W220 Overview

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic TS10 versus Sony W220, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was manufactured 13 months later than the W220 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TS10 matches up against the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Sony W220

 TS10 W220 
IntroducedJanuary 2010January 2009More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic TS10

 W220 TS10 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Sony W220

 TS10 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS10 enjoys external dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS10 versus Sony W220 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS10 vs the W220.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and W220 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS10 and W220.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS10 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer TS10 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS10
Portrait photography with Sony W220
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
you can focus manually
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography details
Sony W220 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography features
Sony W220 Travel photography features
61
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
Landscape photography with Sony W220
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
Sony W220 Vlogging highlights
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-21 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lb) 147 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $249 $160