Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS7

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

Contrast the Panasonic TS20 and Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.