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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony WX50

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony WX50 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS25
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony WX50 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony WX50, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS20 was manufactured 3 months later than the WX50 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS20 scores vs the WX50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Sony WX50

          

          

            
 ZS20 WX50 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic ZS20

          

          

            
 WX50 ZS20 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony WX50

          

          

            
 ZS20 WX50 
RevealedApril 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS20 has got external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony WX50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS20 against the WX50.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony WX50 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS20 and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and WX50.
As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX50 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

            Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony WX50 as a Portrait photography camera
30
 good  resolution (14MP)
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
34
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detection focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic ZS20
Street photography with Sony WX50
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus via touch
 lighter than competition in class (206g)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography information
Sony WX50 Sports photography information
47
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (260 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
44
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography information
Sony WX50 Travel photography information
68
 lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
 supports focus via touch
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long reach (480mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (260 shots)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
 lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX50 Landscape photography factors
42
 quite wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
38
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
Vlogging with Sony WX50
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (206g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 lack of external microphone support
35
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (117g)
 slow max aperture (f2.6)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony WX50 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS20 and Sony WX50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ30 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-04-26 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 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
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.40 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 206g (0.45 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 240 shots
Battery format 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    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $349 $250