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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS4
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Renewed by Sony HX20V
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic TS3 versus Sony HX10V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was unveiled 6 months earlier than the HX10V so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TS3 scores against the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony HX10V

 TS3 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic TS3

 HX10V TS3 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony HX10V

 TS3 HX10V 
AnnouncedAugust 2011February 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 offers outside dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX10V has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TS3 against the HX10V.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and HX10V.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to provide extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS3
Street photography with Sony HX10V
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (234g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography features
Sony HX10V Sports photography features
37
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery power (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography details
Sony HX10V Travel photography details
63
good battery power (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography features
Sony HX10V Landscape photography features
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery power (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
45
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-08-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD 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 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 lb) 234g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 310 photographs 320 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $616