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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX150

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX150 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX150 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony WX150, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was released within a month of the WX150 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TS20 grades against the WX150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony WX150

 TS20 WX150 

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic TS20

 WX150 TS20 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony WX150

 TS20 WX150 
RevealedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 features physical 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 WX150 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony WX150 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TS20 and the WX150.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and WX150 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and WX150.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX150 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
37
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography information
Sony WX150 Street photography information
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
Sports photography with Sony WX150
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography information
Sony WX150 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition (133g)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography info
Sony WX150 Landscape photography info
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
45
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
Sony WX150 Vlogging advice
31
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic support
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Sony WX150
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-31 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photos 240 photos
Battery form 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $179 $300