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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W220

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W220 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
  • Announced August 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS4
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W220 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS3 versus Sony W220, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was manufactured 2 years later than the W220 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS3 grades against the W220 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony W220

 TS3 W220 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2009More recent by 32 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic TS3

 W220 TS3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony W220

 TS3 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS3 has outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W220 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TS3 and the W220.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS3 and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and W220.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern TS3 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography details
Sony W220 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
focusing manually
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography highlights
Sony W220 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Sports photography information
Sony W220 Sports photography information
37
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Travel photography advice
Sony W220 Travel photography advice
63
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
weather proof
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography advice
Sony W220 Landscape photography advice
38
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
32
focusing manually
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging information
Sony W220 Vlogging information
31
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-16 2009-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 gr (0.43 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 310 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes 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
Cost at launch $380 $160