Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX50
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX50 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
- Launched January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX50, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The TS10 was introduced 24 months earlier than the WX50 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TS10 scores versus the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS10 Gallery & Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Sony WX50
TS10 | WX50 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic TS10
WX50 | TS10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 24 months |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Sony WX50
TS10 | WX50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS10 provides external measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TS10 versus the WX50.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS10 and WX50 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS10 and WX50.
To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony WX50 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TS10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FT10 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-01-21 | 2012-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | 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 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 461k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 pounds) | 117g (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 | - | 240 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $249 | $250 |