Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS7
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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95 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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91 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
(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
- Released January 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
Panasonic ZS7
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS8
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On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TS20 was announced 7 months after the ZS7 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TS20 matches up vs the ZS7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic ZS7
| TS20 | ZS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | July 2011 | More modern by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic TS20
| ZS7 | TS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS7
| TS20 | ZS7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS20 comes with physical dimensions 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 ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TS20 and the ZS7.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and ZS7 is 95 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and ZS7.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher TS20 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography factors
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Panasonic TS20 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography features
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than average (142 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Panasonic TS20 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than average (142g)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lighter than competitors (218 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Landscape photography camera
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging advice
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (218g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FT20 | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-01-31 | 2011-07-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" 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 photographs | - |
| Style 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 | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $179 | $350 |
