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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H20

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H20 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(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
  • Released January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony H20
(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
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H20 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony H20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the TS6 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was unveiled 5 years later than the H20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TS6 matches up vs the H20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Sony H20

 TS6 H20 
IntroducedJanuary 2015May 2009More recent by 69 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic TS6

 H20 TS6 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Sony H20

 TS6 H20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS6 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony H20 has sizing of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony H20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TS6 compared to the H20.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS6 and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and H20.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS6 to deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent TS6 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H20 as a Portrait photography camera
37
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
27
manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
Sports photography with Sony H20
48
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (370 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS6
Travel photography with Sony H20
73
great battery life (370 per charge)
weather proof
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
great reach (380mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (250 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography factors
Sony H20 Landscape photography factors
52
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery life (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging details
Sony H20 Vlogging details
33
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
23
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average (250g)
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Panasonic TS6 vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Sony H20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT6 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-01-06 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
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 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 370 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $300 $249