Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W620
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W620 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W620 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS2 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony W620
TS2 | W620 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic TS2
W620 | TS2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony W620
TS2 | W620 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact 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).
Examine the Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W620 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 | |
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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 |