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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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
  • Released April 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic TS10 versus Panasonic ZS20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was revealed 3 years earlier than the ZS20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TS10 matches up against the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic ZS20

 TS10 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic TS10

 ZS20 TS10 
ReleasedApril 2012January 2010More modern by 27 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZS20

 TS10 ZS20 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS10 has exterior measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions 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 TS10 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TS10 against the ZS20.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and ZS20 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and ZS20.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures although you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged TS10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography highlights
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (206 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Travel photography camera
61
weather proofing
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (206 grams)
offers focus by touch
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (260 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography factors
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
34
quite wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Other name Lumix DMC-FT10 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-01-21 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $249 $349