• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • APS-C 369.7mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 12,800

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Differences

Panasonic DMC-TS10 advantages over Sony A55

  • Less expensive
    $250 vs $850 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    21 mm vs 84 mm
    Thinner
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Sony A55 advantages over Panasonic DMC-TS10

  • Larger sensor
    APS-C vs 1/2.33 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.82 vs 1.42 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    922k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    9.0 fps vs 1.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    32 vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Rear display
    Both provide
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax W90

Panasonic DMC-TS10
Pentax W90
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Wider angle lens
Sony A55
Pentax W90
  • $734
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $330
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Sony A33

Panasonic DMC-TS10
Sony A33
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $540
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Sony A55
Sony A33
  • $734
  • APS-C
  • Higher effective ISO
  • Built-in GPS
  • $540
  • APS-C

Compared to Olympus TG-310

Panasonic DMC-TS10
Olympus TG-310
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • HDMI out
Sony A55
Olympus TG-310
  • $734
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $156
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Sony A35

Panasonic DMC-TS10
Sony A35
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $567
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
Sony A55
Sony A35
  • $734
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Built-in GPS
  • $567
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compared to Olympus TG-320

Panasonic DMC-TS10
Olympus TG-320
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
Sony A55
Olympus TG-320
  • $734
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $193
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof
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