Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX70
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39 Features
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX70 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
- Introduced January 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
(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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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 size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
| Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer screen (+692k dot) | |
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Sony WX70
| TS20 | WX70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 | January 2012 | Same age | |
| Manually focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | 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.
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.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS20 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Sony 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 |