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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W530

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W530 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
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
Sony W530
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 53 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W530 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic TS10 versus Sony W530, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the W530 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was unveiled 11 months earlier than the W530 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera and the Sony W530 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TS10 matches up versus the W530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Sony W530

 TS10 W530 

Reasons to pick Sony W530 over the Panasonic TS10

 W530 TS10 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Sony W530

 TS10 W530 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W530 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS10 comes with exterior dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W530 has sizing of 93mm x 53mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS10 versus Sony W530 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TS10 vs the W530.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W530 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and W530 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W530 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W530 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS10 and W530.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older TS10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W530 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W530 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography information
Sony W530 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography information
Sony W530 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography features
Sony W530 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
megapixel count decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography features
Sony W530 Travel photography features
61
environment sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography advice
Sony W530 Landscape photography advice
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
33
rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging info
Sony W530 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
26
rather wide (26mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Sony W530
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W530
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.41 lb) 113 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 53 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $249 $269