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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS30 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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was introduced 11 months prior to the ZS30 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS20 matches up versus the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic ZS30

 TS20 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic TS20

 ZS30 TS20 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 11 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS30

 TS20 ZS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 provides physical dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TS20 against the ZS30.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and ZS30.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS30 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged TS20 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (142g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than average in class (198 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography information
70
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
69
lighter than average in class (198 grams)
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
41
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging details
31
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
35
really wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (198g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic support
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT20 Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-31 2013-01-07
Physical type 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 16MP 18MP
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 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 pounds)
Physical 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 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 pictures 260 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $179 $250