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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Updated by Panasonic FZ200
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was introduced 18 months earlier than the TS20 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FZ100 grades vs the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic TS20

 FZ100 TS20 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic FZ100

 TS20 FZ100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2010Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS20

 FZ100 TS20 
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ100 enjoys outside dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FZ100 vs the TS20.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and TS20 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and TS20.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography features
54
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ100
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
58
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (540 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (142g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography info
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ100
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
59
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (540 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (142g)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average (540 grams)
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-07-21 2012-01-31
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 142 grams (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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