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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS4 versus Panasonic ZS20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was announced 2 months before the ZS20 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS4 grades versus the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic ZS20

 TS4 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic TS4

 ZS20 TS4 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic ZS20

 TS4 ZS20 
RevealedJanuary 2012April 2012Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 features external dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS4 versus Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TS4 vs the ZS20.

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and ZS20 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and ZS20.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to offer greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS4
Street photography with Panasonic ZS20
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
66
better than average battery (310 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competition in class (206g)
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery (310 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no external microphone support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-31 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
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 images 260 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $399 $349