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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W610

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W610 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS10 versus Sony W610, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the W610 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TS10 matches up vs the W610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Sony W610

 TS10 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic TS10

 W610 TS10 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 23 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Sony W610

 TS10 W610 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS10 offers physical measurements 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 W610 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS10 versus Sony W610 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TS10 compared to the W610.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and W610 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and W610.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images although you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older TS10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W610 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W610 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
56
lighter than others (113g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Sony W610
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
Travel photography with Sony W610
61
environment proofing
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than others (113 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography information
Sony W610 Landscape photography information
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
33
relatively wide (26mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging features
Sony W610 Vlogging features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
28
relatively wide (26mm)
lighter than others (113g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-21 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV BIONZ
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188g (0.41 lb) 113g (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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
Battery life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $249 $200