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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H300

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 front
Portability
63
Imaging
45
Features
37
Overall
41

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H300 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(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
  • Released April 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
Sony H300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
  • 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Released February 2014
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H300 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and H300 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was unveiled 21 months before the H300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS20 grades versus the H300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Sony H300

 ZS20 H300 
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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Panasonic ZS20

 H300 ZS20 
ReleasedFebruary 2014April 2012Fresher by 21 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony H300

 ZS20 H300 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS20 features outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS20 compared to the H300.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H300 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and H300 is 92 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and H300.

All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony H300 to give you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older ZS20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography info
Sony H300 Portrait photography info
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
40
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic ZS20
Street photography with Sony H300
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than others (206g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (590g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography factors
Sony H300 Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
50
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography advice
Sony H300 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than others (206g)
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
56
good battery life (350 CIPA)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (590g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography advice
Sony H300 Landscape photography advice
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
47
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
good battery life (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging details
Sony H300 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (206g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
24
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
more heavy than others (590g)
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony H300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Sony H300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-04-26 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz(R)
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-875mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 8.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 590 gr (1.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $349 $249