Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
- Launched July 2010
- Renewed by Panasonic FZ200
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- 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- Superseded the Panasonic ZS15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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic ZS20
FZ100 | ZS20 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic FZ100
ZS20 | FZ100 | |||
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Announced | April 2012 | July 2010 | More recent by 21 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic ZS20
FZ100 | ZS20 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same 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).
Look at the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and ZS20 is 67 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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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 |