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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was unveiled 20 months after the ZS5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS20 scores against the ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic ZS5

 TS20 ZS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2012June 2010Newer by 20 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Panasonic TS20

 ZS5 TS20 

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS5

 TS20 ZS5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS20 features external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TS20 versus the ZS5.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and ZS5.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern TS20 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography factors
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than others (142g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Sports photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS5
70
lighter than others (142 grams)
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
63
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
41
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging highlights
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (214 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT20 Lumix DMC-TZ8
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-31 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $179 $300