• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 384.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.4 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony HX10V advantages over Panasonic TS7

  • More telephoto lens reach
    384 mm vs 128 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Lighter weight
    234g vs 319g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    30 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic TS7 advantages over Sony HX10V

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Newer
    6 years vs 12 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/1600 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSC-HX9V

Sony HX10V
Sony DSC-HX9V
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • Manual focus
Panasonic TS7
Sony DSC-HX9V
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $329
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Sony HX20V

Sony HX10V
Sony HX20V
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
Panasonic TS7
Sony HX20V
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $326
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Sony HX30V

Sony HX10V
Sony HX30V
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
Panasonic TS7
Sony HX30V
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $477
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS

Compared to Sony H90

Sony HX10V
Sony H90
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Higher-res screen
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
Panasonic TS7
Sony H90
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $223
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lighter weight

Compared to Panasonic ZS35

Sony HX10V
Panasonic ZS35
  • $375
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
Panasonic TS7
Panasonic ZS35
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
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