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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H70 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H70 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic TS20 and Sony H70, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was launched 13 months later than the H70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the TS20 scores against the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony H70

 TS20 H70 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic TS20

 H70 TS20 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony H70

 TS20 H70 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 comes with physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS20 and Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS20 vs the H70.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and H70.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher TS20 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography information
Sony H70 Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography highlights
Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
Sony H70 Travel photography info
70
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
67
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
Vlogging with Sony H70
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
29
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-31 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $179 $199