Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H20
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Announced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
- New Model is Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Released May 2009
Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H20 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TS2 was launched 9 months later than the H20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TS2 scores vs the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony H20
TS2 | H20 | |||
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Released | January 2010 | May 2009 | More recent by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic TS2
H20 | TS2 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony H20
TS2 | H20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS2 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TS2 against the H20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS2 and H20.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS2 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more recent TS2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT2 | - |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2010-01-26 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD II | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.10 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | - |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 188g (0.41 lb) | 250g (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $350 | $249 |