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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
Photography Glossary

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic ZS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was unveiled 3 years prior to the ZS20 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S1000pj scores versus the ZS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic ZS20

 S1000pj ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Nikon S1000pj

 ZS20 S1000pj 
AnnouncedApril 2012August 2009More modern by 33 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic ZS20

 S1000pj ZS20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj provides external dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic ZS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1000pj versus the ZS20.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and ZS20 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specs. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and ZS20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS20 to result in extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than others in class (206g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography info
34
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S1000pj
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic ZS20
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-04 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 - 260 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $289 $349