• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.1 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 380.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony DSC-H10 advantages over Panasonic TS5

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.76 vs 1.33 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    380 mm vs 128 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1300 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Panasonic TS5 advantages over Sony DSC-H10

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.33 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • 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
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Thinner
    28 mm vs 48 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    12 years vs 16 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    461k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 8.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 38 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • 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
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Advanced Wi-Fi and Near-Field Communications for easy image sharing and even remote shooting (a first for a waterproof compact); Improved ruggedness; Manual exposure mode; Fast cycle times; 10fps continuous burst shooting at full resolution; Full 1080p HD video at up to 60p; Excellent battery life.

  • Mediocre still image quality; Slow startup; Slower-than-average autofocus; Choppy MP4 (most Web-friendly format) video quality.

  • Read our Panasonic TS5 Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TZ4

Sony DSC-H10
Panasonic DMC-TZ4
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Thinner
  • Wider angle lens

Compare Sony DSC-H10 vs Panasonic DMC-TZ4

Panasonic TS5
Panasonic DMC-TZ4
  • $249
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger sensor
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic DMC-TZ4

Compared to Sony DSC-H20

Sony DSC-H10
Sony DSC-H20
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Sony DSC-H10 vs Sony DSC-H20

Panasonic TS5
Sony DSC-H20
  • $249
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Larger sensor
  • $279
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic TS5 vs Sony DSC-H20

Compared to Canon SX130 IS

Sony DSC-H10
Canon SX130 IS
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Sony DSC-H10 vs Canon SX130 IS

Panasonic TS5
Canon SX130 IS
  • $249
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Waterproof
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $149
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic TS5 vs Canon SX130 IS

Compared to Olympus TG-850

Sony DSC-H10
Olympus TG-850
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Waterproof

Compare Sony DSC-H10 vs Olympus TG-850

Panasonic TS5
Olympus TG-850
  • $249
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Panasonic TS5 vs Olympus TG-850

Compared to Panasonic TS6

Sony DSC-H10
Panasonic TS6
  • $300
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $298
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Waterproof

Compare Sony DSC-H10 vs Panasonic TS6

Panasonic TS5
Panasonic TS6
  • $249
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $298
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic TS6

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