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Panasonic TS3 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

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  • Superseded the Panasonic TS2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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15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").

Photography Glossary

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

 TS3 ZS20 

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
21
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
47
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
63
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)
68
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
38
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
42
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