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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic LZ20 versus Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the LZ20 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LZ20 was introduced 6 months later than the TS4 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the LZ20 grades against the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Panasonic TS4

 LZ20 TS4 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic LZ20

 TS4 LZ20 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic TS4

 LZ20 TS4 
RevealedJuly 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ20 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic LZ20 versus Panasonic TS4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the LZ20 against the TS4.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ20 and TS4 is 71 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ20 and TS4.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic LZ20 to give you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Street photography info
Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
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great battery pack (380 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (499g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
better than average battery power (310 shots)
weather sealing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography factors
45
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (380 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging advice
25
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than average in class (499 grams)
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Panasonic LZ20 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ20 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-07-18 2012-01-31
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing 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 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 499 grams (1.10 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 310 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $250 $399