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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX70

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX70 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony WX70, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was manufactured within a month of the WX70 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TS20 grades vs the WX70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Sony WX70

 TS20 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic TS20

 WX70 TS20 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony WX70

 TS20 WX70 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 comes with outside dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS20 versus Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS20 compared to the WX70.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and WX70.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of files however you should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography info
Sony WX70 Portrait photography info
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Street photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than average (142g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
68
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (114g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography advice
Sony WX70 Sports photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
Sony WX70 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than average (142g)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
Landscape photography with Sony WX70
41
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX70 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
36
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-31 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16MP 16MP
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 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $179 $242