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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W230

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2009
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W230 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic TS20 and Sony W230, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and W230 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was released 2 years later than the W230 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TS20 scores vs the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony W230

 TS20 W230 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Panasonic TS20

 W230 TS20 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony W230

 TS20 W230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 has outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TS20 compared to the W230.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and W230 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and W230.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher TS20 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography advice
Sony W230 Portrait photography advice
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
27
has manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography highlights
Sony W230 Street photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (142 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography details
Sony W230 Sports photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W230 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (142g)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W230 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
has manual focus
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging highlights
Sony W230 Vlogging highlights
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Sony W230
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-31 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 lbs) 156 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $179 $180