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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
64
Overall
56
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF5
  • Successor is Panasonic GF7
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
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic GF6 versus Panasonic ZS20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF6 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very similar but the GF6 (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF6 was brought out 12 months later than the ZS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GF6 scores against the ZS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Panasonic ZS20

 GF6 ZS20 
RevealedApril 2013April 2012Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic GF6

 ZS20 GF6 

Common features in the Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic ZS20

 GF6 ZS20 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GF6 comes with external measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF6 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the GF6 against the ZS20.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF6 and ZS20 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The visual underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF6 and ZS20.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GF6 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GF6 will offer you greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer GF6 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography info
64
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
30
decent MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography highlights
77
screen tilts
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
no image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
51
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Travel photography camera
69
features focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
68
lighter than average in class (206g)
supports touch to focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF6 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography details
67
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF6
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
32
touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
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Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF6 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-04-08 2012-04-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
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 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
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 support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 15s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 323 gr (0.71 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 622 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 260 shots
Battery format 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/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $326 $349