Panasonic TS20 vs Sony S2000
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33 Features
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2010

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony S2000 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony S2000, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and S2000 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TS20 was brought out 2 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TS20 matches up against the S2000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony S2000 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Sony S2000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony S2000
TS20 | S2000 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic TS20
S2000 | TS20 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony S2000
TS20 | S2000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic TS20 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 has got outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony S2000 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony S2000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TS20 compared to the S2000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and S2000 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and S2000.
As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TS20 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT20 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-31 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lb) | 167 grams (0.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $179 | $225 |