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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W690 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony W690, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was revealed within a month of the W690 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the TS20 matches up vs the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony W690

 TS20 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic TS20

 W690 TS20 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony W690

 TS20 W690 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TS20 and the W690.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and W690.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos although you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography details
Sony W690 Portrait photography details
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than average (142g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography details
Sony W690 Sports photography details
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
Sony W690 Travel photography info
70
lighter than average (142 grams)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography details
Sony W690 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
Sony W690 Vlogging information
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Sony W690
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-31 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 220 photographs
Battery form 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $179 $297