Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS3

Following is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic ZS20 versus Panasonic ZS3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was brought out 2 years after the ZS3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS20 grades versus the ZS3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS20 comes with external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS20 against the ZS3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and ZS3 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS20 and ZS3.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger ZS20 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.