Panasonic TS20 vs Sony S930

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic TS20 vs Sony S930, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was launched 3 years after the S930 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TS20 scores versus the S930 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Sony S930 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony S930 has sizing of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS20 vs Sony S930 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the TS20 compared to the S930.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and S930 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and S930.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS20 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern TS20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.