Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS70

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS70, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was revealed 6 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the TS20 matches up versus the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 comes with outside measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TS20 against the ZS70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS20 and ZS70.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older TS20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.