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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H300 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H300, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS20 was launched 24 months earlier than the H300 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TS20 grades vs the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony H300

 TS20 H300 

Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Panasonic TS20

 H300 TS20 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony H300

 TS20 H300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 features exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony H300 has sizing of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TS20 and the H300.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and H300 is 95 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The picture here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and H300.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H300 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS20 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H300 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Sony H300 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
Sports photography with Sony H300
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (350 shots)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
Travel photography with Sony H300
70
lighter than competition in class (142g)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
56
good battery power (350 per charge)
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (590g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H300 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
47
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging features
Sony H300 Vlogging features
31
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
24
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than average (590g)
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Sony H300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-31 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz(R)
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 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 8.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
External flash
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 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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) 590 grams (1.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $179 $249