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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS3
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
  • Announced April 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was launched 3 years prior to the ZS20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TS2 matches up against the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic ZS20

 TS2 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic TS2

 ZS20 TS2 
AnnouncedApril 2012January 2010More recent by 27 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS20

 TS2 ZS20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS2 comes with outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TS2 against the ZS20.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and ZS20 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS2 and ZS20.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you might want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older TS2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography details
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography highlights
67
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
has focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging features
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic TS2 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT2 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-01-26 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 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
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.10 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188g (0.41 pounds) 206g (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 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 - 260 photos
Style of battery - 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
Launch price $350 $349