- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20
- 14 MP
- 16x f/3.3
- 1/2.5" CMOS
- 3" LCD
Released January, 2011
Rated 78% by by c|net (Mar, 2011)As for movie quality, its AVCHD clips are sharp with good exposure and color and some of the smoothest motion I've seen from a point-and-shoot.
Conclusion Check out the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20
14 MP
1/2.5"
Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2011)If you don't mind a slightly broader chassis still, Fuji also has the DSLR-styled 18x zoom S2800HD at the same price as the Canon, which is excellent value.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 14 MP    | 20 MP |
Lumix DMC-TZ20 by M.-Henri-De-Feraudy (Sep, 2011)At wide angles the pictures a pretty sharp, but I really wonder why we are given 14 megapixels, whereas 10 megapixels would probably give you just as good an image, with smaller files.
Lumix DMC-TZ20 by Robert (Aug, 2011)Somehow it got in peoples heads that more megapixels means better quality, but this is true only if the sensor is good enough, and in this case the sensor is not made to handle 14 megapixels.
sensor size
Lumix DMC-TZ20 by Photography Blog (Feb, 2011)You can only view the results on a 3D TV (the TZ20 records standard MPO files), and although it isn't as effective as images taken with Panasonic's 3D Micro Four Thirds lens or the Fujifilm 3D W3, for example, it does create quite a convincing effect which particularly suits subjects that are close-up to the camera.
Lumix DMC-TZ20 by c|net (Mar, 2011)The sensor is the same type that's found in its top full-size megazoom, the FZ100, and it's paired with Panasonic's Venus Engine FHD processor.
wide angle lens
aperture size
Lumix DMC-TZ20 by M.-Magley (Oct, 2011)My husband and I both shoot with DSLRs and are accustomed to having the ability to control how an image is taken (aperture or shutter priority, manual, etc).
zoom range
| 0x | 36x   | 40x |
Lumix DMC-TZ20 by Chadwick-D.-Virgil--world-travelin--book-worm (Mar, 2012)Outdoor shots were great, and the excellent lens lets you get the wide shot, or zoom in for very good detail (without the distortions of a digital zoom on a lesser camera).
Lumix DMC-TZ20 by Dan--Dan (Jul, 2011)The camera's zoom is pretty amazing, I took photos of dragonflies and you can clearly see their big round eyes looking back at the camera.
body size
105 x 58 x 33 mm
123 x 92 x 108 mm
116 x 84 x 103 mm
Lumix DMC-TZ20 by Chris-Raab (Jan, 2012)The size of the camera seems perfect in my hands, not too small and but just the right size that it feels comfortable and secure in my hands.
Lumix DMC-TZ20 by M.-Magley (Oct, 2011)I love the red - it makes a little camera like this easy to find (versus a black one).
Performance Real world tests of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20
shutter lag
Lumix DMC-TZ20 by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2011)Fire the shutter when you've arrived at the composition you desire and any shutter lag is imperceptible, with a highest resolution JPEG committed to memory in around two seconds.
Lumix DMC-TZ20 by Photography Blog (Feb, 2011)The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20's maximum shutter speed is 60 seconds, which is great news if you're seriously interested in night photography.
max continuous shooting
Lumix DMC-TZ20 by MartinWith the 10's fast burst mode, I have options; I can make the speaker or performer look at their best.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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16x -
HD video -
24 mm -
Fewer buttons, interact directly with menus -
Records the location of your photos automatically -
HD video -
200 ms -
Create slow motion video -
60 s -
1/4000 s
cons
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Jan, 2011 -
No automatic 3D -
No automatic stitching -
7.12 s -
No automatic HDR -
33 mm -
219 g -
105 x 58 x 33 mm
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 192 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by hm (Nov, 2011) Rated 100% by by jennbmen (Jun, 2011) |
Lens
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 | Rated 78% by by c|net (Mar, 2011)Its weight and size are approximately the same, remaining remarkably compact for its features and wide-angle lens with 16x zoom (that's wider and longer than its predecessor).
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 | Rated 100% by by Thomas-Herr (Nov, 2011)The pictures are nice and sharp, even when using the long zoom.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 | Rated 100% by by TheWindyCity (Apr, 2011)The lense quality is simply amazing.
Zoom
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 | Rated 100% by by MartinThe digital zoom takes it out to 84x, longer than 1000 mm; and while shots at that range look like an Impressionist filter was applied, and won't win too many photo contests, they are good enough to accurately identify the bird, or the person, or the object.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 | Rated 100% by by MartinI can get perfectly printable shots at the 21x zoom, the equivalent of a 504 mm telephoto lens.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 | Rated 100% by by Michel (May, 2012)It is very good, the 16X zoom is just wonderful for the price, excellent pictures quality and the battery lasts for a long time.
Sensor
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 | Rated 80% by by M.-Henri-De-Feraudy (Sep, 2011)There is no raw mode, oh well, I wont be able to make use of DXO's amazing high ISO processing.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 | Rated 100% by by Chadwick-D.-Virgil--world-travelin--book-worm (Mar, 2012)Colors are rich, the pics are sharp, and the fast sensor captures motion very well.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 | Rated 40% by by Gadget-GeekAlthough it supports manual override of both aperture and shutter speed, no combination at various ISOs was able to alleviate these problems.
Screen
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 | Rated 100% by by ambaker (Nov, 2011)The view screen is nice and bright, with very good color and resolution.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 | Rated 100% by by CMWPhotos turned out crisp and clear both indoors with flash and outdoors in sunlight and dusk; colors are bright.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 | Rated 80% by by M.-Henri-De-Feraudy (Sep, 2011)As for the user interface, it's very nice to be able to touch the screen and tell it to focus on that detail.
Photography
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 | Rated 80% by by Phyllis (Aug, 2011)I am very happy that this camera has brought me closer to nature and wildlife.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 | Rated 60% by by RonAnnArbor (Mar, 2011)I do not recommend this as a solo travel camera if you are looking for high quality images, especially for landscapes or street photography.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 | Rated 100% by by HR (Jan, 2012)I am not a professional photographer... I use it for family pics only....I did like the camera, beautiful pictures.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 2 | Canon PowerShot SX230 HS 2-way tie: Shoots video in 24p Canon PowerShot SX230 HS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 |
 | 4 | Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS 2-way tie: Shoots video in 24p Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 |
 | 5 | Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Best macro lens Canon PowerShot SX30 IS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 |
 | 7 | Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Most shots per battery charge Canon PowerShot SX160 IS vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 |
 | 8 | Fujifilm FinePix T350 4-way tie: Automatic panorama Fujifilm FinePix T350 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 |
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Editions Editions of the Panasonic DMC-ZS10 / DMC-TZ20
| Price | Edition | Model | Continents | Compare | ||||
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 | | DMC-TZ20 | Europe | | ||||
 | | DMC-ZS10 | North America | | ||||
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