Panasonic TS2 vs Sony HX20V

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony HX20V, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS2 (14MP) and HX20V (18MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was announced 3 years before the HX20V and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TS2 matches up against the HX20V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS2 features outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony HX20V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS2 against the HX20V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and HX20V is 93 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and HX20V.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to render greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TS2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.