Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS20

Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S570 and Panasonic ZS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S570 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S570 was launched 3 years prior to the ZS20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the S570 scores vs the ZS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S570 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S570 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S570 has external dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S570 and Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S570 against the ZS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S570 and ZS20.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS20 to result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S570 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.