Panasonic TS20 vs Sony HX10V
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony HX10V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony HX10V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony HX10V
TS20 | HX10V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic TS20
HX10V | TS20 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony HX10V
TS20 | HX10V | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony HX10V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | |
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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 |