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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS20, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was brought out 3 years earlier than the ZS20 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FP2 scores against the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Panasonic ZS20

 FP2 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic FP2

 ZS20 FP2 
AnnouncedApril 2012January 2010More recent by 28 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS20

 FP2 ZS20 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FP2 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and 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).

Examine the Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FP2 vs the ZS20.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP2 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FP2 and ZS20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older FP2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography info
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (151g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than others in class (206g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP2
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
56
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (151g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (206g)
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery life (260 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography highlights
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging info
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than average (151g)
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Panasonic FP2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-06 2012-04-26
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 151g (0.33 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $80 $349