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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony S2000

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(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
Sony S2000
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony S2000

 TS20 S2000 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic TS20

 S2000 TS20 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony S2000

 TS20 S2000 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

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

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography features
Sony S2000 Portrait photography features
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography features
Sony S2000 Street photography features
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography highlights
Sony S2000 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than average in class (142g)
environment proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
50
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
27
screen is a good size (3")
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
Sony S2000 Vlogging information
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
21
wide angle not the best (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
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