Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H20
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Released January 2009
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Launched May 2009
Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H20 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS1 versus Sony H20, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TS1 was unveiled 3 months before the H20 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TS1 grades against the H20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Sony H20
TS1 | H20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic TS1
H20 | TS1 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Sony H20
TS1 | H20 | |||
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Launched | January 2009 | May 2009 | Similar age | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS1 enjoys physical measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic TS1 versus Sony H20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TS1 versus the H20.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and H20.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS1 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively.
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT1 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-01-27 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 189 gr (0.42 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $380 | $249 |