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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2012
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic SZ5 versus Panasonic TS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was unveiled 6 months after the TS20 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SZ5 grades vs the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic TS20

 SZ5 TS20 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic SZ5

 TS20 SZ5 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic TS20

 SZ5 TS20 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ5 provides physical measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ5 versus Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ5 versus the TS20.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ5 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and TS20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS20 to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography details
34
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic SZ5
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (142g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition (136g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography advice
42
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (136 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-07-18 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 grams (0.30 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 250 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack 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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $195 $179