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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Panasonic TS30
(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
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
  • Announced April 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic ZS20

 TS30 ZS20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015April 2012More modern by 33 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic TS30

 ZS20 TS30 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZS20

 TS30 ZS20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TS30 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography details
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography features
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (142g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography advice
74
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
environment sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than others in class (206g)
includes touch focus
good resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS30
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
43
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS30 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
34
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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Panasonic TS30 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS30 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
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