Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX10
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony WX10
TS3 | WX10 | |||
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Launched | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | More recent by 8 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic TS3
WX10 | TS3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony WX10
TS3 | WX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Look at the Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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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 |