Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
(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
- Announced April 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic TS30 versus Panasonic ZS20, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS30 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TS30 was manufactured 2 years after the ZS20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TS30 scores vs the ZS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic ZS20
TS30 | ZS20 | |||
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Announced | January 2015 | April 2012 | More modern by 33 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic TS30
ZS20 | TS30 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZS20
TS30 | ZS20 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS30 comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic TS30 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS30 against the ZS20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS30 and ZS20.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS30 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent TS30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT30 | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-01-06 | 2012-04-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 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 | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.3 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.40 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) | 206 grams (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | 250 photos | 260 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $180 | $349 |