Panasonic TS20 vs Sony HX80

The following is a detailed review of the Panasonic TS20 and Sony HX80, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was announced 5 years before the HX80 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TS20 scores against the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 has outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS20 compared to the HX80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and HX80 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and HX80.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX80 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS20 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.