Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H20
91 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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87 Imaging
33 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Introduced May 2009

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H20 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the H20 (10MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The ZS3 was announced very close to the H20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZS3 scores against the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Sony H20
ZS3 | H20 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic ZS3
H20 | ZS3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Sony H20
ZS3 | H20 | |||
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Introduced | May 2009 | ![]() | May 2009 | Same generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS3 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony H20 has specifications of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS3 compared to the H20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS3 and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS3 and H20.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic ZS3 vs Sony H20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ7 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 229 gr (0.50 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
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 model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $200 | $249 |