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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H20

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
Sony H20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
  • 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2009
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H20 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic TS3 versus Sony H20, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was introduced 2 years later than the H20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TS3 matches up versus the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony H20

 TS3 H20 
IntroducedAugust 2011May 2009More recent by 28 months

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic TS3

 H20 TS3 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony H20

 TS3 H20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS3 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS3 versus Sony H20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TS3 and the H20.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and H20.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS3 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger TS3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
Sony H20 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H20 as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography details
Sony H20 Travel photography details
64
great battery pack (310 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
very long reach (380mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (250g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography advice
Sony H20 Landscape photography advice
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
great battery pack (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging highlights
Sony H20 Vlogging highlights
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
23
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (250g)
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 38-380mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 7.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9")
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 310 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $380 $249