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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W620

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W620 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W620, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was introduced 23 months earlier than the W620 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS2 grades versus the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony W620

 TS2 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic TS2

 W620 TS2 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony W620

 TS2 W620 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS2 features outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W620 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TS2 versus the W620.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and W620 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and W620.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images but you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged TS2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography information
Sony W620 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography highlights
Sony W620 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than average (116 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
Sony W620 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
32
good MP (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
Travel photography with Sony W620
67
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average (116g)
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS2
Landscape photography with Sony W620
40
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
33
quite wide (28mm)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W620 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
has face detection focus
lighter than average (116 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-26 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine HD II BIONZ
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 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 format AVCHD Lite Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $350 $102