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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony H20

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Panasonic TS25
(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
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2009
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony H20 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic TS25 and Sony H20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS25 was manufactured 3 years after the H20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TS25 scores versus the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Sony H20

 TS25 H20 
LaunchedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 45 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic TS25

 H20 TS25 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS25 and Sony H20

 TS25 H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS25 has got external dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS25 and Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS25 and the H20.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and H20 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and H20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS25 to show extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer TS25 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS25 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS25 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
Sony H20 Sports photography highlights
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Travel photography info
Sony H20 Travel photography info
71
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
weather proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
very long reach (380mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (250g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography information
Sony H20 Landscape photography information
42
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS25 Vlogging factors
Sony H20 Vlogging factors
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (144 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than average (250 grams)
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Panasonic TS25 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS25 and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT25 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 144 grams (0.32 lb) 250 grams (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $180 $249