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Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS20 versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was released 6 years prior to the ZS70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS20 grades versus the ZS70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Panasonic ZS70

 ZS20 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic ZS20

 ZS70 ZS20 
IntroducedApril 2017April 2012More modern by 60 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Panasonic ZS70

 ZS20 ZS70 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS20 enjoys external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS20 compared to the ZS70.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and ZS70 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS20 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography factors
30
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
79
great battery (380 shots)
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
42
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery (260 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
62
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (24mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
74
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-04-26 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 380 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $349 $450