Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX10
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Released January 2011
Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX10, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe TS20 was revealed 13 months later than the WX10 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the TS20 scores against the WX10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony WX10
TS20 | WX10 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Panasonic TS20
WX10 | TS20 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony WX10
TS20 | WX10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys 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) while the Sony WX10 has dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TS20 versus the WX10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and WX10 is 95 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and WX10.
As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent TS20 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT20 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-01-31 | 2011-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias 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 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.8" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lb) | 161 grams (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
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 |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $179 | $200 |