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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W620

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W620 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS20 and Sony W620, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the W620 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was brought out around the same time to the W620 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TS20 matches up against the W620 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony W620

 TS20 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic TS20

 W620 TS20 

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony W620

 TS20 W620 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 features physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS20 and Sony W620 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS20 vs the W620.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and W620 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and W620.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
Portrait photography with Sony W620
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS20
Street photography with Sony W620
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competition in class (116g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W620 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
resolution is good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
Travel photography with Sony W620
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (116 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
Sony W620 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
33
quite wide (28mm)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
Sony W620 Vlogging advice
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
30
quite wide (28mm)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (116g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also called Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-31 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 142g (0.31 lbs) 116g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 Single Single
Retail pricing $179 $102