Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H20
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony H20
TS20 | H20 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | May 2009 | Newer by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic TS20
H20 | TS20 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony H20
TS20 | H20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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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 |