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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX80

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX80 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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX80 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS10 versus Sony WX80, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the WX80 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was announced 4 years before the WX80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TS10 grades versus the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Sony WX80

 TS10 WX80 

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic TS10

 WX80 TS10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Sony WX80

 TS10 WX80 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 features 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 WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS10 versus Sony WX80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TS10 versus the WX80.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and WX80 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS10 and WX80.

Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX80 to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older TS10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography features
Sony WX80 Portrait photography features
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS10
Street photography with Sony WX80
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (124 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography features
Sony WX80 Sports photography features
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX80 Travel photography highlights
61
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average (124g)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
Landscape photography with Sony WX80
36
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX80 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
35
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Sony WX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-21 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 124 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 - 240 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $249 $276