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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
66 Imaging
52 Features
80 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
46 Overall
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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 550g - 133 x 93 x 82mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH2
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH4
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
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS20, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH3 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very close but the GH3 (Four Thirds) and ZS20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GH3 was brought out 5 months after the ZS20 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GH3 grades vs the ZS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH3 over the Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 GH3 ZS20 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k460kCrisper display (+154k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic GH3

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 GH3 ZS20 
IntroducedSeptember 2012April 2012Same age
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH3 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") having a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH3 compared to the ZS20.
Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GH3 and ZS20 is 66 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH3 and ZS20.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH3 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GH3 will result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GH3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography details
71
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
30
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic GH3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography highlights
65
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 environment proofing
 no image stabilization
 heavier than average (550 grams)
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus by touch
 lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Panasonic GH3
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
63
 high fps (20.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (540 CIPA)
 no image stabilization
 no phase detect AF
47
 great zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (260 shots)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic GH3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography highlights
71
 better than average battery (540 per charge)
 environment proofing
 provides touch to focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 heavier than average (550g)
68
 lighter than competition in class (206g)
 comes with focus by touch
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 no Timelapse function
 low battery power (260 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic GH3 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography information
71
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 better than average battery (540 shots)
 no image stabilization
42
 decently wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 low battery power (260 shots)
 no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic GH3 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
65
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 supports face detection focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does have external mic port
 no image stabilization
 heavier than average (550 grams)
34
 decently wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (206g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no microphone support
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Panasonic GH3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH3 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-09-17 2012-04-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 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 resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 614 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display tech OLED Monitor with static touch control -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,744 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 12.00 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    
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 24 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 550g (1.21 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 812 not tested
Other
Battery life 540 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $799 $349