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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX10

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS4
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was revealed 8 months later than the WX10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS3 matches up against the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony WX10

 TS3 WX10 
LaunchedAugust 2011January 2011More recent by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic TS3

 WX10 TS3 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony WX10

 TS3 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS3 comes with 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) and the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TS3 compared to the WX10.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and WX10 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and WX10.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony WX10 to give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TS3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX10 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography advice
Sony WX10 Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography factors
Sony WX10 Sports photography factors
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery (310 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography features
Sony WX10 Landscape photography features
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
Sony WX10 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Sony WX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-08-16 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 7.10 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
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 life 310 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $380 $200