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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W370

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W370 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
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS25
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W370 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony W370, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was launched 2 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS20 matches up against the W370 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Sony W370

 ZS20 W370 
RevealedApril 2012January 2010More recent by 28 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic ZS20

 W370 ZS20 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony W370

 ZS20 W370 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS20 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony W370 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS20 versus the W370.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and W370.

Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern ZS20 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
30
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
Sony W370 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W370 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography advice
Sony W370 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
has touch to focus
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery life (260 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography features
Sony W370 Landscape photography features
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
no Timelapse function
37
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W370 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no microphone support
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also called Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-04-26 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 206g (0.45 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $349 $230