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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released August 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic TS3 versus Panasonic ZS20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS3 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS3 was revealed 8 months prior to the ZS20 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS3 grades against the ZS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic TS3

		

		

			
 ZS20 TS3 
RevealedApril 2012August 2011More modern by 8 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 TS3 ZS20 
Manually focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS3 has got external measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS3 and the ZS20.
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and ZS20 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS3 and ZS20.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TS3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography information
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 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
30
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography highlights
61
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than others (206g)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
37
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 great battery pack (310 CIPA)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
 max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (260 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography highlights
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 great battery pack (310 shots)
 weather proofing
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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 lighter than others (206 grams)
 supports focus by touch
 MP count decent (14MP)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long zoom (480mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 low battery pack (260 per charge)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
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 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 great battery pack (310 shots)
 no manual focus
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 no manual control
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 does not have Timelapse mode
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 low battery pack (260 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging advice
31
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone jack
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (206 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called Lumix DMC-FT3 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-08-16 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 5.60 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 197 gr (0.43 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 310 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $380 $349