Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W230
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W230 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W230 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Sony W230
TS10 | W230 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Panasonic TS10
W230 | TS10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Sony W230
TS10 | W230 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
Look at the Panasonic TS10 and Sony W230 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 | |
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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 |