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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W610

Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97 Imaging
37 Features
20 Overall
30

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W610 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W610 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W610, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TS20 was unveiled within a month of the W610 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS20 scores against the W610 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony W610

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic TS20

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony W610

		

		

			
 TS20 W610 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 has got outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W610 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS20 compared to the W610.
Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W610 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and W610 is 95 and 97 respectively.
Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and W610.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively.
	
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
Portrait photography with Sony W610
30
 good MP (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
28
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Panasonic TS20 Street photography highlights
Sony W610 Street photography highlights
67
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 lighter than average (142g)
 fixed screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
56
 lighter than others (113 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
Sony W610 Sports photography advice
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 environment sealing
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
26
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
Sony W610 Travel photography factors
70
 lighter than average (142 grams)
 environment sealing
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
69
 lighter than others (113g)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography details
Sony W610 Landscape photography details
41
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
33
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
Vlogging with Sony W610
31
 relatively wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (142g)
 slow max aperture (f3.9)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of microphone support
28
 reasonably wide (26mm)
 lighter than others (113 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
 doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W610 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Other name Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-31 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 1s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 file 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 photos 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $179 $200