Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H20
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced January 2011
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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 ZS10 vs Sony H20 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and H20 (10MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe ZS10 was brought out 21 months later than the H20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the ZS10 scores vs the H20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony H20
ZS10 | H20 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | May 2009 | More recent by 21 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic ZS10
H20 | ZS10 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony H20
ZS10 | H20 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the ZS10 vs the H20.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and H20.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS10 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent ZS10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-25 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | - |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 219 gr (0.48 lbs) | 250 gr (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life | 260 photos | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $350 | $249 |