Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Introduced October 2009
- Successor is Panasonic GF2
(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
- Released April 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS25
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF1 versus Panasonic ZS20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very similar but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe GF1 was released 3 years prior to the ZS20 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GF1 scores against the ZS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Panasonic ZS20
GF1 | ZS20 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic GF1
ZS20 | GF1 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | October 2009 | More modern by 30 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic GF1 and Panasonic ZS20
GF1 | ZS20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF1 provides external dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GF1 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GF1 vs the ZS20.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and ZS20 is 85 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF1 and ZS20.
To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS20 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GF1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-10-14 | 2012-04-26 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine HD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
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 | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 385g (0.85 lbs) | 206g (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 54 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 513 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 260 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $400 | $349 |