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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS30
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic TS20 versus Panasonic ZS35, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the ZS35 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was manufactured 23 months before the ZS35 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TS20 matches up versus the ZS35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic ZS35

 TS20 ZS35 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Panasonic TS20

 ZS35 TS20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS35

 TS20 ZS35 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS20 has got outside dimensions 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 ZS35 has sizing of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the TS20 versus the ZS35.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS20 and ZS35 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS20 and ZS35.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The older TS20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS35 Portrait photography details
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
68
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (305 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS35 Sports photography information
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image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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lighter than competition in class (305g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (305g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS35
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20 Lumix DMC-TZ55
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-31 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $179 $300