Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W370
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W370 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W370 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Sony W370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony W370
TS20 | W370 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic TS20
W370 | TS20 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony W370
TS20 | W370 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
See the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony W370 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and W370 is 95 and 94 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W370 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 | |
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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 |