Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony NEX-5T 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
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview
Here is a complete review of the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony NEX-5T, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is fairly comparable but the ZS20 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe ZS20 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the NEX-5T making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the ZS20 matches up against the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Sony NEX-5T
ZS20 | NEX-5T |
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic ZS20
NEX-5T | ZS20 | |||
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Revealed | August 2013 | April 2012 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Focus manually | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 922k | 460k | Crisper display (+462k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony NEX-5T
ZS20 | NEX-5T | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS20 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony NEX-5T in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS20 and the NEX-5T.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and NEX-5T is 92 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and NEX-5T.
Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS20 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5T will show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS20 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ30 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-04-26 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 99 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
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) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 pounds) | 276g (0.61 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 shots | 330 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $349 | $400 |