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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Renewed by Sony HX20V
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony HX10V Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony HX10V, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the HX10V (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was released within a month of the HX10V so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the TS20 scores vs the HX10V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony HX10V

 TS20 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic TS20

 HX10V TS20 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony HX10V

 TS20 HX10V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 offers exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony HX10V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TS20 against the HX10V.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and HX10V is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and HX10V.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX10V to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
30
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
37
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
Sony HX10V Street photography factors
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
Sony HX10V Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
70
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition (234g)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (400mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony HX10V Landscape photography highlights
41
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
45
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
Vlogging with Sony HX10V
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-31 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 234g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images 320 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $179 $616