Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W710
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W710 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W710 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Sony W710 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony W710
TS20 | W710 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Panasonic TS20
W710 | TS20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 11 months |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony W710
TS20 | W710 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W710 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 | |
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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 |