Canon Powershot
S100
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
ZS20

Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Canon Powershot S110 vs Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Canon Powershot S100

73

  
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

62

  

Reasons to buy the Canon Powershot S100

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/2.0
Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
24 mm
Size
 Really small
Compact 99x60x28 mm
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
True resolution
 High true resolution
12 MP
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Zoom
 Great zoom
20x
Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
24 mm
Size
 Really small
Compact 105x59x28 mm
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
220 fps
Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

differences

Advantages of the Canon S100
Aperture Much wider aperture f/2.0 vs f/3.3
Help
 At its widest zoom, the S100's lens captures much more light (1.4 f-stops)
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
Help
 Get that real film feel
True resolution Much higher true resolution 12 MP vs 9.6 MP
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 Capture around 30% more detail in your photos
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm
Help
 Around 50% larger sensor
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
Help
 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The S100's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The S100's boost ISO is 1 f-stop better
Size Slightly smaller 99x60x28 mm vs 105x59x28 mm
Help
 Almost the same
High-speed framerate Higher speed movies 240 fps vs 220 fps
Help
 Around 10% higher fps
Weight Slightly lighter 198 g vs 206 g
Help
 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Panasonic ZS20
Zoom Much more zoom 20x vs 5x
Help
 16x more zoom
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
Help
 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
Help
 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
Help
 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Battery life Longer battery life 260 shots vs 200 shots
Help
 30% more shots per battery charge
Focus points More focus points 23 vs 9
Help
 Set focus accurately within the frame
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $299.00 vs $325.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $26 cheaper (around 10% less)
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the Panasonic ZS20
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent compacts, and ignoring price

Canon Powershot S100 Canon Powershot S100
73 vs 62
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon Powershot S100. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a pro digicam with a travel zoom.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
24 mm
High-speed framerate Very high speed movies Help
S100:240 fps
ZS20:220 fps
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
GPS Built-in GPS Help
Great for travel
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
10 fps
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Lowest price Very expensive Help
S100:$325.00
ZS20:$299.00
Weight Heavy Help
S100:198 g
ZS20:206 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
1.1"

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Powershot S110

Canon PowerShot S110

Pro digicam

$399
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Startup delay Has much less startup delay
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
GPS Doesn't have a built-in GPS
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Powershot S100
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Lumix ZS20
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$240 - $269
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Powershot S100
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Lumix ZS20
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$300 - $378
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Powershot S100
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Lumix ZS20
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$398
Aperture Has a slightly wider aperture
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Powershot S100
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix ZS20
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

Travel zoom

$366
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V vs the Powershot S100
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V vs the Lumix ZS20
Canon PowerShot SX280 HS

Canon PowerShot SX280 HS

Travel zoom

$299
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot SX280 HS vs the Powershot S100
Compare the PowerShot SX280 HS vs the Lumix ZS20
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Canon PowerShot SX240 HS

Travel zoom

$216
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Fastest shutter speed Has a faster max shutter speed
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot SX240 HS vs the Powershot S100
Compare the PowerShot SX240 HS vs the Lumix ZS20

Canon Powershot S100 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot S95

Canon PowerShot S95

Pro digicam

$461 - $602
Startup delay Slightly less startup delay
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the PowerShot S95 vs the Powershot S100
Nikon Coolpix P310

Nikon Coolpix P310

Pro digicam

$169 - $179
Focus points Many more focus points
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
True resolution Much lower true resolution
Compare the Coolpix P310 vs the Powershot S100
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$649
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Battery life Much longer battery life
Size Much larger
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the Powershot S100

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Travel zoom

$399
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Lumix ZS30 vs the Lumix ZS20
Nikon Coolpix S9500

Nikon Coolpix S9500

Travel zoom

$327
Zoom More zoom
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
Size Larger
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Compare the Coolpix S9500 vs the Lumix ZS20
Panasonic Lumix ZS25

Panasonic Lumix ZS25

Travel zoom

$298 - $300
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Weight Lighter
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the Lumix ZS25 vs the Lumix ZS20
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

Panasonic Lumix ZS15

Travel zoom
Longest exposure Much longer exposures
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
Zoom Less zoom
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the Lumix ZS15 vs the Lumix ZS20

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