Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS20
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic TS20
FZ100 | TS20 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic FZ100
TS20 | FZ100 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | July 2010 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS20
FZ100 | TS20 | |||
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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.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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and TS20 is 67 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $500 | $179 |