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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX300

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
38
Overall
39

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Updated by Sony WX350
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX300, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TS10 (14MP) and WX300 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was introduced 4 years earlier than the WX300 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TS10 grades against the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Sony WX300

 TS10 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic TS10

 WX300 TS10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2010Fresher by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Sony WX300

 TS10 WX300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS10 offers outer dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TS10 against the WX300.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and WX300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS10 and WX300.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX300 to show extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older TS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX300 Portrait photography factors
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
MP count decent (18MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
Travel photography with Sony WX300
61
environment proofing
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than competition in class (166g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX300 Landscape photography advice
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX300 Vlogging highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (166g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-21 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.41 pounds) 166 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $249 $330