Panasonic TS20 vs Sony RX100

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony RX100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the TS20 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS20 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the RX100 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the TS20 matches up vs the RX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 has exterior dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony RX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TS20 and the RX100.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and RX100 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and RX100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS20 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX100 will give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.