Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX10

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").

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.