Panasonic TS20 vs Sony A390

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony A390, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the A390 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the TS20 (1/2.3") and A390 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The TS20 was introduced 19 months after the A390 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony A390 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TS20 matches up vs the A390 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A390. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Sony A390 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony A390 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") with a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TS20 compared to the A390.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and A390 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and A390.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS20 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic TS20 will resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent TS20 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.