Clicky

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX300

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Replacement is Sony WX350
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX300, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The TS20 was brought out 12 months prior to the WX300 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the TS20 scores versus the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony WX300

 TS20 WX300 

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic TS20

 WX300 TS20 
ReleasedFebruary 2013January 2012More modern by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony WX300

 TS20 WX300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys exterior measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS20 against the WX300.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and WX300 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specifications. The pic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and WX300.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TS20 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
decent MP (18MP)
provides face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
Sony WX300 Sports photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
Sony WX300 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition (166 grams)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
41
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
44
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
Vlogging with Sony WX300
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (166g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-31 2013-02-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 4.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 142g (0.31 lbs) 166g (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $179 $330