Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX20V
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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced June 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Successor is Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2012
- Superseded the Sony HX10V
- Successor is Sony HX30V

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX20V Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and HX20V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The ZS15 was introduced very close to the HX20V so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the ZS15 scores versus the HX20V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Sony HX20V
ZS15 | HX20V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic ZS15
HX20V | ZS15 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony HX20V
ZS15 | HX20V | |||
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Announced | June 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS15 offers outer dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS15 and Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS15 versus the HX20V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS15 and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS15 and HX20V.
Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX20V to result in extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS15 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ25 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-06-29 | 2012-07-20 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 208 gr (0.46 lbs) | 254 gr (0.56 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 260 photos | 320 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $279 | $397 |