- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Canon PowerShot SX230 HS
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100
- Olympus TG-820
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Jun, 2011)At 3in and 921k-dots, the rear monitor of the TX10 is right up there with the very best of them when it comes to clarity and sharpness.
Rated 76% by by c|net (May, 2011)Below ISO 400 you'll get very good results with nice color and decent detail.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Sony Cybershot TX10 compared to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
MP15.9
1/2.5"
Rated 40% by by jvdg27Sony technology with panoramas and low light shooting (takes multiple shots, then combines them for low noise photo) is impressive.-Touch screen is intuitive.
12 MP
1/2.5"
Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)This makes it both plenty wide enough for landscape and group photos as well as suiting portrait snapshots and being suitable for picking out middle distance objects (truly far away subjects will still require a much longer zoom, which is generally available in a rugged form).
megapixels
| 0 MP | 15.9 MP   | 20 MP |
Cybershot TX10 by John-L.-Miller (Oct, 2011)I took some 16 megapixel shots of the Storybook land ride in disney during the day, and I was shocked at how good the detail was.
Lumix DMC-TS3 by Photography Blog (Mar, 2011)Two years on from the original rugged model, resolution has (unusually) remained the same at an effective 12.1 megapixels (from a 12.5 megapixel 1/2.33 type CCD sensor), so its manufacturer has clearly been concentrating its efforts towards developing other areas.
sensor size
Cybershot TX10 by TrustedReviews (Jun, 2011)The TX10 uses a 1/2.3in Exmor R CMOS sensor offering an effective resolution of 16.2MP.
Lumix DMC-TS3 by A.-Reader (Apr, 2011)Indoor shooting is subpar, but avg for a P&S, probs because of the sensor size and weak sauce flash.
wide angle lens
Cybershot TX10 by Angel_Pen--angel_rising (Apr, 2011)Surprisingly good wide-angle (you don't need a wide-angle adapter.
Lumix DMC-TS3 by Allen (Jun, 2011)4.6x zoom is a big improvement over my previous camera's 3x (wide angle pictures are also nice).
aperture size
Cybershot TX10 by Manfor course you can't compare to ones with larger sensor and aperture as the shallow DoF is unreal.
Lumix DMC-TS3 by Jim (Apr, 2011)The TS3 is a little slow focusing and setting aperture and shutter speed.
zoom range
| 0x | 4.6x | 5x |
Cybershot TX10 by Paul (Nov, 2011)So far, the only reason I'm keeping my super expensive DSLR is because it maintains superior quality with high zoom applications.
Lumix DMC-TS3 by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)Such technology also enhances the performance of the optional Intelligent Zoom, which virtually extends the zoom ratio by a 1.3x equivalent, in theory delivering slightly better results than your average digital zoom.
body size
96 x 56 x 18 mm
104 x 64 x 28 mm
Cybershot TX10 by F.-Diaz (Jan, 2012)It feels solid but not heavy, it's slim but not tiny, for a non-SLR camera I'd say it's a great machine.
Lumix DMC-TS3 by c|net (May, 2011)As a pocket camera to take along with you to the beach, hiking in the woods, or flying down the slopes, it's a solid option, though.
Performance Real world tests of Sony Cybershot TX10 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
max continuous shooting
Cybershot TX10 by P.-Welsh--Objective-Consumer (Sep, 2011)We spent 2 weeks at the beach and took more than 3,000 photos (burst mode ensured we didn't miss a thing - but spent a lot of time deleting dupes).
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
| Much higher resolution screen | 921 k dots | vs | 230 k dots |
|---|---|---|---|
| More than 4x higher resolution screen | |||
| Has a touch screen | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Fewer buttons, interact directly with menus | |||
| Significantly faster rapid fire | 10 fps | vs | 3.7 fps |
| Around 2.8x faster continuous shooting; Take photos in rapid succession to capture motion | |||
| Is weather sealed | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Keep shooting in rain or snow | |||
| Wider lens | 25 mm | vs | 28 mm |
| More than 10% wider focal length | |||
| Create realistic 3D images | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Create 3D photos to view on a 3D TV | |||
| Significantly higher resolution | 15.9 MP | vs | 12 MP |
| Around 35% higher resolution; Capture more detail, good for large prints | |||
| Automatic panorama | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Stitches together multiple photos into a single ultra-wide view | |||
| Significantly better macro lens | 10 mm | vs | 50 mm |
| 5x closer macro focus; Take great close-up photos | |||
| Larger screen | 3" | vs | 2.7" |
| More than 10% larger screen | |||
| Supports HDR | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Combines multiple photos together to capture both bright and dark areas | |||
| Significantly lighter | 133 g | vs | 197 g |
| More than 30% lighter | |||
| Significantly smaller | 96 x 56 x 18 mm | vs | 104 x 64 x 28 mm |
| Around 50% smaller | |||
| Significantly thinner | 18 mm | vs | 28 mm |
| More than 35% thinner | |||
| Faster max shutter speed | 1/1600 s | vs | 1/1300 s |
| Around 20% faster max shutter speed; capture fast action | |||
Advantages compared to the Sony Cybershot TX10
| Larger zoom range | 4.6x | vs | 4x |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 15% larger zoom; Great for sports or nature when your subject is further away | |||
| Significantly higher light sensitivity | 6,400 ISO | vs | 3,200 ISO |
| 2x higher light sensitivity; Avoid blur in low light situations | |||
| Faster lens | f/3.3 | vs | f/3.5 |
| More than 5% faster aperture; Better in low light | |||
| Includes a GPS | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Records the location of your photos automatically | |||
| Much longer long exposure | 60 s | vs | 2 s |
| 30x longer long exposure; Capture creative photos such as night sky movement | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Sony Cybershot TX10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | ||
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 | Rated by 186 users at amazon.com Rated 60% by by veronica-mendes (Sep, 2011) Rated 60% by by Jorge (Jun, 2012) Rated 100% by by Birdy13 (Aug, 2011) |  Rated by 32 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by kdkns (May, 2011) Rated 20% by by Jim (Apr, 2011) Rated 100% by by Allen (Jun, 2011) | |
durability
Sony Cybershot TX10 | Rated 80% by by Scott-Gardner--ScottI love the form factor, but for a rugged outdoor camera I would prefer a more solid build like the Panasonic TS3.
Sony Cybershot TX10 | Rated 80% by by Angel_Pen--angel_rising (Apr, 2011)If you want to read the opinion of a professional photographer, read on...IMPORTANT UPDATE: The TX10 is NOT Compatible with Sony Marine Pack Enclosures or any other enclosures.
Sony Cybershot TX10 | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Jun, 2011)Waterproof to 5m, freezeproof to -10°C, shockproof to 1.5m and fully sealed against dust, the TX10 is also the smallest 'ruggedised' compact to have landed on the TrustedReviews test bench in recent months.
ruggedness
Sony Cybershot TX10 | Rated 80% by by Scott-Gardner--Scottjust be careful with it or I would probably look more into a more rugged camera like the Panasonic TS3 or Olympus TG Tough Series.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Rated 76% by by c|net (May, 2011)The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 is the manufacturer's third shot at a high-end rugged camera.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Rated 76% by by c|net (May, 2011)Judging by user reviews of Panasonic's previous rugged cameras, one might wonder if the TS3 will hold up to its durability claims.
focus
Sony Cybershot TX10 | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Jun, 2011)The TX10 is pretty quick to switch on and AF performance also impresses.
Sony Cybershot TX10 | Rated 80% by by SammiMur (Aug, 2011)I narrowed my focus to the Canon D10, the Sony TX10, and the Panasonic TS3.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Rated 80% by by Photography Blog (Mar, 2011)The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3 offers a Macro setting that allows you to focus on a subject that is 5cms away from the camera when the lens is set to wide-angle.
controls
Sony Cybershot TX10 | Rated 80% by by Dylan (May, 2011)If size isn't a factor, I'd probably go with the TS3 because of the extra depth and dials.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Rated 60% by by Julian-Genis-MD (Aug, 2011)I have tried the Panasonic Lumix TS3, and have some issuesI can said that it is really intuitive in the design and the controls.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Rated 76% by by c|net (May, 2011)Actually, the TS3's all-button controls are nicer than on Panasonic's compacts that use switches for power and to change from shooting to playback.
ergonomics
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2011)Instead of the familiar rocker switch on the top, the FT3 has a couple of individual buttons on the backplate.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Good benchmarked shot to shot times |
 | 3 | Olympus TG-820 5-way tie: Is weather sealed |
 | 6 | Nikon Coolpix AW100 3-way tie: Shoots high speed video |
 | 8 | Nikon Coolpix S4000 5-way tie: Has a touch screen |
