Panasonic TS20 vs Sony A290
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony A290 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Released January 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
- Released June 2010
- Old Model is Sony A230
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Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony A290, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the A290 (14MP) is fairly similar but the TS20 (1/2.3") and A290 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TS20 was launched 21 months after the A290 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A290 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the TS20 scores vs the A290 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Panasonic TS20 vs Sony A290 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony A290
| TS20 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2012 |  | June 2010 | More modern by 21 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Panasonic TS20
| A290 | TS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony A290
| TS20 | A290 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS20 vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony A290 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony A290 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TS20 versus the A290.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and A290 is 95 and 66 respectively.
Panasonic TS20 vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and A290.
Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS20 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic TS20 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher TS20 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony A290 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT20 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Released | 2012-01-31 | 2010-06-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.55x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | - |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lb) | 549 grams (1.21 lb) |
| Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 615 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photographs | 290 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FH50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $179 | $600 |