Panasonic TS2 vs Sony H20

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.