Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ10
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched April 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Successor is Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Released July 2011
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview
Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS20 was unveiled 10 months later than the RZ10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS20 grades vs the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Pentax Optio RZ10. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Pentax RZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Pentax RZ10
ZS20 | RZ10 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | July 2011 | More recent by 10 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic ZS20
RZ10 | ZS20 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax RZ10
ZS20 | RZ10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS20 offers 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) and the Pentax RZ10 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS20 against the RZ10.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and RZ10 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and RZ10.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger ZS20 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Pentax Optio RZ10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Pentax Optio RZ10 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ30 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-04-26 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 2.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 178 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | 178 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $349 | $200 |