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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H20

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(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
Sony H20
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Sony H20

 TS1 H20 

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic TS1

 H20 TS1 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Sony H20

 TS1 H20 
LaunchedJanuary 2009May 2009Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography features
Sony H20 Portrait photography features
20
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS1
Street photography with Sony H20
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
29
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography info
Sony H20 Travel photography info
61
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
long zoom (380mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (250g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H20 as a Landscape photography camera
35
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Vlogging details
Sony H20 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average in class (250 grams)
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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