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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony HX200V 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • New Model is Sony HX300
Photography Glossary

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and HX200V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was launched around the same time to the HX200V and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the ZS20 grades vs the HX200V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Sony HX200V

 ZS20 HX200V 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Panasonic ZS20

 HX200V ZS20 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony HX200V

 ZS20 HX200V 
ReleasedApril 2012May 2012Similar generation
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS20 has outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony HX200V has measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS20 against the HX200V.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and HX200V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS20 and HX200V.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX200V to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
45
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Street photography info
Sony HX200V Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
51
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography details
Sony HX200V Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (450 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography features
Sony HX200V Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (206g)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (260 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
57
good battery power (450 per charge)
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
very long zoom (810mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (583 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography features
Sony HX200V Landscape photography features
42
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
50
focusing manually
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
good battery power (450 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging details
Sony HX200V Vlogging details
34
decently wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
27
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competition (583 grams)
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Sony HX200V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-04-26 2012-05-11
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 12.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 grams (0.45 lb) 583 grams (1.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 450 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $349 $480