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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX20V

Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replaced the Sony HX10V
  • Later Model is Sony HX30V
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX20V Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX20V, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was manufactured 2 years later than the HX20V and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TS30 matches up against the HX20V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony HX20V

 TS30 HX20V 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2012Fresher by 30 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic TS30

 HX20V TS30 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony HX20V

 TS30 HX20V 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS30 provides external measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony HX20V has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS30 versus the HX20V.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX20V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS30 and HX20V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and HX20V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX20V to show more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger TS30 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography information
Sony HX20V Portrait photography information
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports face detect focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
Sony HX20V Sports photography information
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography advice
Sony HX20V Travel photography advice
74
lighter than average in class (142g)
weather sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than competition in class (254g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX20V Landscape photography factors
44
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging factors
Sony HX20V Vlogging factors
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony HX20V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Sony HX20V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
Also called Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2012-07-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.3 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $180 $397