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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H50

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H50 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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H50, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was unveiled 3 years later than the H50 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TS20 scores versus the H50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony H50

 TS20 H50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 38 months

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic TS20

 H50 TS20 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony H50

 TS20 H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 features outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TS20 versus the H50.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and H50.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to give greater detail having an extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent TS20 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
Sony H50 Street photography factors
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
Sony H50 Sports photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
32
excellent zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
44
built-in flash
great reach (465mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (547 grams)
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
Landscape photography with Sony H50
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
34
manual focus
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
low megapixels (9MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging factors
Sony H50 Vlogging factors
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (547g)
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Sony H50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-31 2009-01-15
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 -
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 547 gr (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $179 $80