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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX30

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX30 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic TS10 versus Sony WX30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was released 18 months earlier than the WX30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS10 grades vs the WX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Sony WX30

 TS10 WX30 

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic TS10

 WX30 TS10 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2010More recent by 18 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Sony WX30

 TS10 WX30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS10 versus Sony WX30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TS10 versus the WX30.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The photograph here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS10 and WX30.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX30 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TS10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography factors
Sony WX30 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS10
Sports photography with Sony WX30
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography factors
Sony WX30 Travel photography factors
61
environment sealing
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography info
Sony WX30 Landscape photography info
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging information
Sony WX30 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Sony WX30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-21 2011-07-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 117 grams (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $259