Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX150
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX150 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
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX150 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Sony WX150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony WX150
TS20 | WX150 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Panasonic TS20
WX150 | TS20 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony WX150
TS20 | WX150 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX150 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 | |
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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 |