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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W650

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W650 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 W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W650 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W650, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was announced about the same time to the W650 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS20 scores versus the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony W650

 TS20 W650 

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Panasonic TS20

 W650 TS20 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony W650

 TS20 W650 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TS20 versus the W650.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W650 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and W650 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and W650.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography details
Sony W650 Portrait photography details
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (124g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography highlights
Sony W650 Sports photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography highlights
Sony W650 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
environment proof
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average (124 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
Landscape photography with Sony W650
41
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W650 as a Vlogging camera
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
33
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than average (124 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Sony W650
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 124 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Form 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 recording
Storage type 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
Retail pricing $179 $140