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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony G3

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony G3 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony G3 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony G3, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was launched 3 years later than the G3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TS20 matches up vs the G3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony G3

 TS20 G3 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Panasonic TS20

 G3 TS20 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony G3

 TS20 G3 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony G3 has specifications of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the TS20 vs the G3.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony G3 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and G3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and G3.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher TS20 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
Portrait photography with Sony G3
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS20
Street photography with Sony G3
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (142 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
Sony G3 Sports photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
Travel photography with Sony G3
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
Landscape photography with Sony G3
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
has manual focus
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
Vlogging with Sony G3
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Sony G3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-31 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $179 $200