Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX20V
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony HX20V
TS3 | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic TS3
HX20V | TS3 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony HX20V
TS3 | HX20V | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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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 |