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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was introduced 24 months later than the TS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ8 matches up versus the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic TS20

 SZ8 TS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic SZ8

 TS20 SZ8 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic TS20

 SZ8 TS20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ8 enjoys outside measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ8 against the TS20.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ8 and TS20 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ8 and TS20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer SZ8 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (159 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competitors in class (159g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than average in class (142g)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ8
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
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decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (200 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging features
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (159g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2014-01-06 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 159 grams (0.35 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $275 $179