Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS20

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZS20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was manufactured 15 months after the ZS20 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the TS5 matches up vs the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZS20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the TS5 against the ZS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and ZS20 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and ZS20.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The younger TS5 will have an edge in sensor technology.