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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX10V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX30V
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic TS3 versus Sony HX20V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was launched 11 months before the HX20V and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS3 scores vs the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony HX20V

 TS3 HX20V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic TS3

 HX20V TS3 
LaunchedJuly 2012August 2011More recent by 11 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony HX20V

 TS3 HX20V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS3 features external dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS3 versus Sony HX20V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TS3 against the HX20V.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and HX20V.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX20V to give greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older TS3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography info
Sony HX20V Portrait photography info
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography highlights
Sony HX20V Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography factors
Sony HX20V Sports photography factors
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
63
good battery pack (310 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others (254 grams)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
Sony HX20V Landscape photography information
38
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging factors
Sony HX20V Vlogging factors
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (254g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Sony HX20V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-16 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 pounds) 254 gr (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 320 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $380 $397