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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W220

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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 TS30 vs Sony W220 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS30 versus Sony W220, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the TS30 (16MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS30 was revealed 6 years later than the W220 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TS30 matches up against the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Sony W220

 TS30 W220 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2009More recent by 73 months

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic TS30

 W220 TS30 
Manual focus More exact focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Sony W220

 TS30 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS30 features physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TS30 against the W220.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and W220 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS30 and W220.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic TS30 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TS30 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography information
Sony W220 Portrait photography information
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography features
Sony W220 Street photography features
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
Sony W220 Sports photography information
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W220 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
Landscape photography with Sony W220
43
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
32
focusing manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging highlights
Sony W220 Vlogging highlights
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS30 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also called Lumix DMC-FT30 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 1 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.3 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 147 grams (0.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 250 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $160