Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX10
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Panasonic TS4 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
- Announced January 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Older Model is Panasonic TS3
- Replacement is Panasonic TS5
(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
- Revealed January 2011

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS4 and Sony WX10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TS4 was announced 13 months after the WX10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TS4 grades versus the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony WX10
TS4 | WX10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic TS4
WX10 | TS4 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimension | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony WX10
TS4 | WX10 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 features outer measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic TS4 and Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS4 against the WX10.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and WX10 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and WX10.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony WX10 to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TS4 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT4 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-31 | 2011-01-06 |
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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.8 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 197 gr (0.43 lbs) | 161 gr (0.35 lbs) |
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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $399 | $200 |