Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS50

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS50, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was released 3 years before the ZS50 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TS20 scores against the ZS50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS20 provides outside 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) while the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TS20 vs the ZS50.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and ZS50 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and ZS50.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS20 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older TS20 is going to be behind in sensor tech.