Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H20
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Introduced July 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Older Model is Panasonic TS4
- Successor is Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Released May 2009

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H20 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS5 versus Sony H20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TS5 was launched 4 years later than the H20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS5 grades against the H20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony H20
TS5 | H20 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 51 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic TS5
H20 | TS5 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony H20
TS5 | H20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic TS5 versus Sony H20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS5 against the H20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and H20.
As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic TS5 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger TS5 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-07-12 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
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 | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | 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, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
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 | 370 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | DMW-BCM13 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $350 | $249 |