Panasonic TS20 vs Sony A9 II

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS20 vs Sony A9 II, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the TS20 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS20 was brought out 8 years earlier than the A9 II which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TS20 scores vs the A9 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS20 has outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TS20 compared to the A9 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and A9 II is 95 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and A9 II.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS20 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A9 II will show more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged TS20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.