Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony QX100
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony QX100 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
- Revealed April 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS25
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Released September 2013
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony QX100 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony QX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and QX100 (20MP) and the ZS20 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe ZS20 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the QX100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS20 grades against the QX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony QX100 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Sony QX100
ZS20 | QX100 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | " | Bigger screen (+3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 0k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Panasonic ZS20
QX100 | ZS20 | |||
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Released | September 2013 | April 2012 | More recent by 16 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony QX100
ZS20 | QX100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony QX100 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS20 has got exterior measurements 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 QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony QX100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS20 compared to the QX100.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS20 and QX100 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony QX100 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and QX100.
All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS20 using its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony QX100 will provide extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older ZS20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony QX100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ30 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
Revealed | 2012-04-26 | 2013-09-05 |
Body design | Compact | Lens-style |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/1.8-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | - |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 0 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | None |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206g (0.45 pounds) | 179g (0.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") |
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 photos | 200 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $349 | $268 |