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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS45

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS45 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Panasonic ZS45
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 249g - 108 x 60 x 32mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ57
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS40
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS45 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS45, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was introduced 3 years before the ZS45 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TS20 matches up vs the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic ZS45

 TS20 ZS45 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS45 over the Panasonic TS20

 ZS45 TS20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2012More modern by 35 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS45

 TS20 ZS45 
Manual focus No manual focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS45 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 features outer measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has specifications of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TS20 vs the ZS45.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS45 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and ZS45 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS45 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS45 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and ZS45.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged TS20 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS45 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS45 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS45
30
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS45 Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (249 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS45
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (350 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS45 Travel photography details
70
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
environment sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
good battery (350 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (249g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS45
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS45 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
34
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (249 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS45 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS45
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20 Lumix DMC-TZ57
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-31 2015-01-06
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 21
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142g (0.31 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 108 x 60 x 32mm (4.3" 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 photographs 350 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $179 $300