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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony S2000

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS20
(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
  • Released April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS25
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Released January 2010
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony S2000, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS20 (14MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was launched 2 years later than the S2000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS20 scores against the S2000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Sony S2000

 ZS20 S2000 
ReleasedApril 2012January 2010More recent by 28 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic ZS20

 S2000 ZS20 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony S2000

 ZS20 S2000 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS20 comes with outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has sizing of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony S2000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the ZS20 compared to the S2000.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and S2000.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS20 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The younger ZS20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography features
Sony S2000 Portrait photography features
30
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Street photography features
Sony S2000 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (206 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography advice
Sony S2000 Sports photography advice
47
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition (206g)
has touch to focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (260 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography information
Sony S2000 Landscape photography information
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging details
Sony S2000 Vlogging details
34
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Alternative name Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-04-26 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
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 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.40 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.45 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $349 $225