Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H50
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H50 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
- Revealed January 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
(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
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").
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H50 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony H50
TS20 | H50 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Panasonic TS20
H50 | TS20 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony H50
TS20 | H50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and H50 is 95 and 69 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |