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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H20 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Released May 2009
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H20 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony H20, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was launched 2 years after the H20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS20 grades vs the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony H20

 TS20 H20 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2009Newer by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic TS20

 H20 TS20 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony H20

 TS20 H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 comes with exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony H20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TS20 compared to the H20.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and H20.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern TS20 provides an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography information
Sony H20 Portrait photography information
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
Sony H20 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (142g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography highlights
Sony H20 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
very long reach (380mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (250 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H20 as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than others (250 grams)
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-31 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $179 $249