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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS20, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was revealed 2 months before the ZS20 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TS20 matches up vs the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic ZS20

 TS20 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic TS20

 ZS20 TS20 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS20

 TS20 ZS20 
RevealedJanuary 2012April 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 offers physical measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TS20 against the ZS20.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and ZS20.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS20 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography highlights
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than others (206g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography info
70
lighter than competition in class (142g)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than others (206g)
offers focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
34
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called Lumix DMC-FT20 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-31 2012-04-26
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 250 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $179 $349