Panasonic TS20 vs Sony RX10

The following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic TS20 vs Sony RX10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the TS20 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS20 was announced 3 years before the RX10 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TS20 matches up against the RX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 provides outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS20 vs the RX10.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and RX10 is 95 and 58 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and RX10.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TS20 with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX10 will give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TS20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.