Panasonic DMC-TZ20 vs ZS20

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-TZ20

Much longer exposures

60s

15s

4x longer exposures

Slightly higher true resolution

9.8 MP

9.6 MP

Almost the same

Significantly faster max shutter speed

1/4000s

1/2000s

2x faster max shutter speed

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the Panasonic DMC-TZ20

Advantages of the Panasonic ZS20

More zoom

20x

16x

Around 60% more zoom

Takes 3D photos

Yes

Combines multiple photos into a 3D image

Has in-camera HDR

Yes

Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range

Can create panoramas in-camera

Yes

Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective

Smaller

105x59x28 mm

105x58x33 mm

More than 10% smaller

Better maximum light sensitivity

3,200 ISO

1,600 ISO

The ZS20's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better

Thinner

1.1"

1.3"

Around 20% thinner

Cheaper

$299.00

$384.53

The best price we've seen is $86 cheaper (more than 20% less)

Slightly lighter

206 g

219 g

Around 10% lighter

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the Panasonic ZS20

recommendations

Relative to the best recent travel zooms, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20

76	vs	90
Explain scores

Panasonic Lumix ZS20

Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20.

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Great zoom

DMC-TZ20:	16x
ZS20:	20x

	Good wide angle
	24 mm

Full HD (1080p) video

DMC-TZ20:	1080p @ 30fps
ZS20:	1080p @ 60fps

	Have touch screens
	Less buttons

	Very high speed movies
	220 fps

	Built-in GPS
	Great for travel

	Better sensor types
	Better in low light

	Good image stabilization
	Lens

	Fast continuous shooting
	10 fps

Very expensive

DMC-TZ20:	$384.53
ZS20:	$299.00

Heavy

DMC-TZ20:	219 g
ZS20:	206 g

Quite thick

DMC-TZ20:	1.3"
ZS20:	1.1"

Large

DMC-TZ20:	105x58x33 mm
ZS20:	105x59x28 mm

Compared to recent travel zooms

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

	Poor boost ISO
	6,400 ISO

competitors

Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Travel zoom

$349 - $399

Has a significantly higher resolution screen

Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity

Has a slower max shutter speed

Compare the Lumix ZS30 vs the Lumix DMC-TZ20

Compare the Lumix ZS30 vs the Lumix ZS20

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$228 - $249

Records movies in 24p

Is slightly less expensive

Is thicker

Is slightly heavier

Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Lumix DMC-TZ20

Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Lumix ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS25

Travel zoom

$248 - $300

Has a significantly higher resolution screen

Has a slower max shutter speed

Doesn't have a touch screen

Compare the Lumix ZS25 vs the Lumix DMC-TZ20

Compare the Lumix ZS25 vs the Lumix ZS20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Travel zoom

$300 - $383

Has a significantly higher resolution screen

Much higher maximum light sensitivity

Has a slower max shutter speed

Is thicker

Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Lumix DMC-TZ20

Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Lumix ZS20

Panasonic Lumix ZS15

Travel zoom

$233

Is slightly less expensive

Is thicker

Doesn't have a touch screen

Compare the Lumix ZS15 vs the Lumix DMC-TZ20

Compare the Lumix ZS15 vs the Lumix ZS20

Nikon Coolpix S9500

Travel zoom

$279 - $327

Has slightly more zoom

Has a slightly higher resolution screen

Has a slower max shutter speed

Slightly shorter exposures

Compare the Coolpix S9500 vs the Lumix DMC-TZ20

Compare the Coolpix S9500 vs the Lumix ZS20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$348 - $399

Has a much wider aperture

Has a significantly higher resolution screen

Is thicker

Is much heavier

Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix DMC-TZ20

Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix ZS20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Travel zoom

Lower resolution movies

Less zoom

Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs the Lumix DMC-TZ20

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Travel zoom

$1,813

Significantly higher resolution screen

Takes 3D photos

No touch screen

Much more expensive

Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Lumix DMC-TZ20

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Travel zoom

Slightly lighter

No built-in GPS

Lower resolution movies

Compare the Lumix DMC-ZS8 vs the Lumix DMC-TZ20

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Travel zoom

$233 - $290

Supports 24p

Can create panoramas in-camera

Much worse wide angle

No touch screen

Compare the PowerShot SX230 HS vs the Lumix DMC-TZ20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

Travel zoom

Significantly higher resolution screen

Better maximum light sensitivity

No touch screen

Significantly larger

Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V vs the Lumix ZS20

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Panasonic Lumix ZS20

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix ZS20

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recommendations

Relative to the best recent travel zooms, and ignoring price

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-TZ20

Advantages of the Panasonic ZS20

recommendations

Relative to the best recent travel zooms, and ignoring price

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Compared to recent travel zooms

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic Lumix ZS30

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Panasonic Lumix ZS25

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V

Panasonic Lumix ZS15

Nikon Coolpix S9500

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8

Canon PowerShot SX230 HS

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V

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