Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony TF1
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40
Portability
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
37
94 Imaging
39 Features
34 Overall
37
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony TF1 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
(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
- Introduced April 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Updated by Panasonic ZS25
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
- 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
- Introduced June 2013
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Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony TF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the ZS20 grades vs the TF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Sony TF1
| ZS20 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic ZS20
| TF1 | ZS20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | June 2013 |  | April 2012 | More modern by 14 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony TF1
| ZS20 | TF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS20 features 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 TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony TF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS20 versus the TF1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and TF1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony TF1 to provide more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged ZS20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
Portrait photography with Sony TF1
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Panasonic ZS20 Street photography highlights
Sony TF1 Street photography highlights
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (206g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Sports photography camera
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (240 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
Travel photography with Sony TF1
lighter than competition (206g)
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (260 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competition in class (152g)
weather sealing
features touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
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Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography details
Sony TF1 Landscape photography details
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (240 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
Vlogging with Sony TF1
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony TF1 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ30 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2012-04-26 | 2013-06-21 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| 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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.6-4.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m | 3.90 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 206g (0.45 lb) | 152g (0.34 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | 240 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| 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/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $349 | $266 |