Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 / Lumix DMC-TZ30

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20

Lumix DMC-TZ30

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20, made by Panasonic, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on April 26, 2012.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.2 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.2 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.8 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 14 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 23 focus points. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
No
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
No
Af single
No
Af touch
Yes
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 23

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA Lumix DMC-TZ30
announced April 26, 2012
Body type Compact
brand Panasonic
msrp $129.99
model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
predecessor model Panasonic ZS15

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
No
Macro focus range 3cm
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS Built-in
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
No
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Flash range 6.40 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 10.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed 15
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 260 shots
Battery model -
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 206 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 460
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
Yes

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
No
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor resolution 14
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
Video formats MPEG-4, AVCHD
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)

Viewfinder

viewfinder -
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder