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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax RZ18

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ18 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax RZ18 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
Pentax RZ18
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released September 2011
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax RZ18, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the TS20 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was released 5 months after the RZ18 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS20 scores versus the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax RZ18

 TS20 RZ18 

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic TS20

 RZ18 TS20 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax RZ18

 TS20 RZ18 
ReleasedJanuary 2012September 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 offers outer dimensions 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 Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TS20 against the RZ18.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax RZ18 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax RZ18 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The picture underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS20 and RZ18.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you need to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax RZ18 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Portrait photography factors
30
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS20
Street photography with Pentax RZ18
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (178 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Sports photography factors
Pentax RZ18 Sports photography factors
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
Travel photography with Pentax RZ18
70
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competitors in class (178 grams)
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
Landscape photography with Pentax RZ18
41
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS20 Vlogging highlights
Pentax RZ18 Vlogging highlights
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
30
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (178g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS20 and Pentax RZ18
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20Pentax Optio RZ18
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 Pentax Optio RZ18
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT20 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-31 2011-09-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 178 gr (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $179 $210