Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax RZ18
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax RZ18 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Pentax RZ18
TS20 | RZ18 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic TS20
RZ18 | TS20 | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS20 and Pentax RZ18
TS20 | RZ18 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | September 2011 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Compare the Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax RZ18 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS20 and RZ18 is 95 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS20 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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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 |