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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS10

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs

Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic TS20 versus Panasonic ZS10, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was manufactured 13 months after the ZS10 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TS20 matches up vs the ZS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic ZS10

 TS20 ZS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic TS20

 ZS10 TS20 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS10

 TS20 ZS10 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS20 offers outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS20 versus Panasonic ZS10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TS20 against the ZS10.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and ZS10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and ZS10.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to offer greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher TS20 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS10
30
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than others (142g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
has tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
70
lighter than others (142g)
weather proof
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
offers focus via touch
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography information
41
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS10 Vlogging advice
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (219 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone port
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT20 Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-31 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 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 4.40 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 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 142 gr (0.31 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 250 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $179 $350