Panasonic TS20 vs Sony A100

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS20 and Sony A100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the TS20 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The TS20 was introduced 5 years after the A100 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TS20 grades against the A100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 has external 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) whilst the Sony A100 has sizing of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS20 and Sony A100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TS20 versus the A100.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and A100 is 95 and 64 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and A100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS20 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic TS20 will resolve greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer TS20 provides an edge in sensor tech.