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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W230

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W230 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W230 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS10 and Sony W230, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was released 12 months later than the W230 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TS10 scores versus the W230 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Sony W230

 TS10 W230 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010February 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Panasonic TS10

 W230 TS10 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Sony W230

 TS10 W230 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 offers outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the TS10 against the W230.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS10 and W230 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and W230.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS10 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer TS10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W230 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography advice
Sony W230 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Sony W230
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
61
environment sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
Landscape photography with Sony W230
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W230 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Sony W230
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-21 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus range 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lb) 156 gr (0.34 lb)
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 Overall 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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $249 $180