Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax S1
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20/Panasonic-ZS20-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(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
- Launched April 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Older Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Revealed March 2011
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax S1 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The ZS20 was unveiled 15 months later than the S1 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the ZS20 matches up vs the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Pentax Optio S1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Pentax S1
ZS20 | S1 | |||
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Revealed | April 2012 | ![]() | March 2011 | More recent by 15 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic ZS20
S1 | ZS20 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Pentax S1
ZS20 | S1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS20 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS20 and the S1.
![Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax S1 size comparison Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax S1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-vs-Pentax-Optio-S1-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and S1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-vs-Pentax-Optio-S1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and S1.
As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger ZS20 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-vs-Pentax-Optio-S1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-vs-Pentax-Optio-S1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Pentax Optio S1 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ30 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-04-26 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
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 format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 photos | 260 photos |
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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $349 | $174 |