Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ18
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ18 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
- Introduced April 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
- Successor is Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
- Introduced September 2011
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ18 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe ZS20 was unveiled 8 months later than the RZ18 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the ZS20 grades versus the RZ18 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ18 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Pentax RZ18
ZS20 | RZ18 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | September 2011 | More recent by 8 months | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax RZ18 over the Panasonic ZS20
RZ18 | ZS20 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax RZ18
ZS20 | RZ18 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ18 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS20 provides physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has specifications of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax RZ18 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS20 compared to the RZ18.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and RZ18 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ18 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and RZ18.
Plainly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Pentax RZ18 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer ZS20 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ18 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ18 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Pentax Optio RZ18 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Pentax Optio RZ18 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ30 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-04-26 | 2011-09-12 |
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 | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 4cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 pounds) | 178 gr (0.39 pounds) |
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 Overall 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 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | 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/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $349 | $210 |