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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX10

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX10 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony TX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2011
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX10 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was unveiled 6 months later than the TX10 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TS4 scores against the TX10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony TX10

 TS4 TX10 

Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic TS4

 TX10 TS4 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony TX10

 TS4 TX10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012August 2011Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the TS4 versus the TX10.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and TX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and TX10.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TX10 to result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
Sony TX10 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS4
Street photography with Sony TX10
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography highlights
Sony TX10 Sports photography highlights
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
Travel photography with Sony TX10
66
great battery (310 CIPA)
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
Sony TX10 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
great battery (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
46
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
Vlogging with Sony TX10
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony TX10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-31 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 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 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 133 gr (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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
Pricing at release $399 $309