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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W710

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W710 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W710 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony W710, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the W710 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the W710 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the TS20 scores versus the W710 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony W710

 TS20 W710 

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic TS20

 W710 TS20 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 11 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony W710

 TS20 W710 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony W710 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TS20 compared to the W710.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and W710 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and W710.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older TS20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W710 as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
Sony W710 Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than average (114 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
Sony W710 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition in class (142g)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than average (114 grams)
includes touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
Landscape photography with Sony W710
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging factors
Sony W710 Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
34
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (114 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Sony W710
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Also called Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-31 2013-01-08
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 16MP
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 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
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 file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 142g (0.31 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 images 240 images
Type of battery 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/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $179 $90