Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung SL102
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung SL102 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
- Announced April 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Updated by Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F) lens
- 116g - 90 x 59 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Also Known as ES55

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung SL102 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung SL102, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and SL102 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The ZS20 was announced 3 years later than the SL102 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the ZS20 matches up against the SL102 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung SL102 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Samsung SL102. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Samsung SL102 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Samsung SL102
ZS20 | SL102 | |||
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Introduced | April 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 41 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung SL102 over the Panasonic ZS20
SL102 | ZS20 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung SL102
ZS20 | SL102 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung SL102 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS20 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL102 has proportions of 90mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS20 and Samsung SL102 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS20 vs the SL102.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and SL102 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung SL102 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and SL102.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS20 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern ZS20 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung SL102 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung SL102 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Samsung SL102 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Samsung SL102 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ30 | ES55 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-04-26 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red Eye Fix |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 gr (0.45 lb) | 116 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 90 x 59 x 22mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (10sec, 2sec, Double, Motion Timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $349 | $130 |