Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H20
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Introduced May 2009
Photography Glossary Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H20 Overview
Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TS4 was introduced 2 years later than the H20 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TS4 scores versus the H20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony H20
| TS4 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2012 |  | May 2009 | More recent by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic TS4
| H20 | TS4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony H20
| TS4 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS4 has outer 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 H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TS4 vs the H20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and H20.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS4 to offer more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent TS4 should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT4 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-01-31 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| 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 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.60 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 197g (0.43 lbs) | 250g (0.55 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 310 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $399 | $249 |