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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS15, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was introduced 5 months earlier than the ZS15 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TS20 grades vs the ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic ZS15

 TS20 ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Panasonic TS20

 ZS15 TS20 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS15

 TS20 ZS15 
ReleasedJanuary 2012June 2012Similar generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS20 enjoys outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the TS20 against the ZS15.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and ZS15 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and ZS15.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to deliver extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Portrait photography camera
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS20
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
long zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS15
70
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
61
lighter than competition in class (208g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (260 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography info
41
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery power (260 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (208 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS15
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT20 Lumix DMC-TZ25
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-31 2012-06-29
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 208 gr (0.46 pounds)
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 All around 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 250 images 260 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $179 $279