Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Older Model is Nikon S9100
- New Model is Nikon S9500
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched April 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9300 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe S9300 was released 3 months later than the ZS20 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S9300 matches up vs the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Panasonic ZS20
S9300 | ZS20 | |||
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Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Nikon S9300
ZS20 | S9300 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic ZS20
S9300 | ZS20 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | April 2012 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S9300 has got external measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S9300 compared to the ZS20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S9300 and ZS20 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S9300 and ZS20.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S9300 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-07-16 | 2012-04-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.9fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 200 shots | 260 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $249 | $349 |