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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Launched July 2010
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was manufactured 21 months earlier than the ZS20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FZ100 scores against the ZS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic ZS20

 FZ100 ZS20 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic FZ100

 ZS20 FZ100 
AnnouncedApril 2012July 2010More recent by 21 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic ZS20

 FZ100 ZS20 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ100 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the FZ100 compared to the ZS20.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and ZS20 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ100 and ZS20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of files however you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older FZ100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography details
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography advice
58
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (540g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography details
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography advice
59
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competitors (206g)
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery life (260 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography advice
51
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
42
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery life (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging information
64
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition in class (540 grams)
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-21 2012-04-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540g (1.19 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 - 260 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $500 $349