Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H20
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Introduced May 2009
Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H20 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS1 versus Sony H20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS1 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the ZS1 (1/2.5") and H20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS1 was revealed within a month of the H20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the ZS1 scores vs the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Sony H20
ZS1 | H20 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic ZS1
H20 | ZS1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony H20
ZS1 | H20 | |||
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Introduced | May 2009 | May 2009 | Same generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS1 features outer measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS1 versus Sony H20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS1 versus the H20.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS1 and H20.
All in all, the two cameras feature the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The ZS1 features the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh tougher.
Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ6 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.5" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 5.744 x 4.308mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 24.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 6.3 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 229 grams (0.50 lb) | 250 grams (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
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 ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $0 | $249 |