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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W730

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W730 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W730, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was introduced 11 months before the W730 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TS20 matches up vs the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony W730

 TS20 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Panasonic TS20

 W730 TS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 11 months
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Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony W730

 TS20 W730 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 offers outer 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) and the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TS20 versus the W730.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and W730.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older TS20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography info
Sony W730 Portrait photography info
29
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS20
Street photography with Sony W730
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (122 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
Sony W730 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
Sony W730 Travel photography details
70
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition (122 grams)
offers touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
Landscape photography with Sony W730
41
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
Sony W730 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (122g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Sony W730
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-31 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 shots 240 shots
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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $179 $138