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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS5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
  • Launched April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS25
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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZS20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS6 was unveiled 2 years later than the ZS20 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS6 grades vs the ZS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic ZS20

 TS6 ZS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2015April 2012More recent by 33 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic TS6

 ZS20 TS6 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZS20

 TS6 ZS20 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS6 has external 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) while the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TS6 compared to the ZS20.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS6 and ZS20 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS6 and ZS20.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS6 to give you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger TS6 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography features
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others (206 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography features
72
better than average battery life (370 shots)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others (206 grams)
features touch to focus
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (260 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography details
52
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (260 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS6 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone port
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Panasonic TS6 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS6 and Panasonic ZS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT6 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-06 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $300 $349