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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W370

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W370 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W370 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony W370, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was unveiled 2 years after the W370 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the TS20 grades versus the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony W370

 TS20 W370 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic TS20

 W370 TS20 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony W370

 TS20 W370 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 features outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TS20 vs the W370.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and W370.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS20 to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger TS20 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
Portrait photography with Sony W370
30
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS20
Street photography with Sony W370
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography features
Sony W370 Sports photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
Travel photography with Sony W370
70
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
58
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W370 Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
37
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
Sony W370 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-31 2010-01-07
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 179 grams (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photos -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $179 $230