Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS3
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS3 Key Specs
(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
- Launched January 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS20 versus Panasonic ZS3, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TS20 was introduced 2 years after the ZS3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the TS20 grades versus the ZS3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic ZS3
TS20 | ZS3 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | May 2009 | More modern by 34 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Panasonic TS20
ZS3 | TS20 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS3
TS20 | ZS3 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 has outer dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic TS20 versus Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS20 compared to the ZS3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and ZS3.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS20 to offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TS20 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT20 | Lumix DMC-TZ7 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-01-31 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone 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 | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) | 229 gr (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
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 | 250 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $179 | $200 |