Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX30
93 Imaging
36 Features
20 Overall
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96 Imaging
39 Features
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS10 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Sony WX30
TS10 | WX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Panasonic TS10
WX30 | TS10 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 18 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Sony WX30
TS10 | WX30 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and WX30 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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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 |