- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
- Nikon Coolpix S9300
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10
- Canon PowerShot SX260 HS
Rated 40% by by DC27 (Oct, 2012)DC-ZS3 produced fairly good pictures for a compact camera, but I thought I could use all the new bells and whistles that came with DC-ZS20 such as better zoom, panoramic shots etc..
- 12 MP
- 16x f/3.3
- 1/2.5" CMOS
- 3" LCD
Released January, 2012
Rated 100% by by Javi (Aug, 2012)Very nice more than a point and shoot if you want,the zoom is what i wanted and it works great,very happy.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Panasonic Lumix ZS20 compared to the Panasonic Lumix ZS15
MP14
1/2.5"
Rated 80% by by Mike-Brosnan (Nov, 2012)The camera is comfortable to hold, controls are reasonably intuitive, and it has good optical zoom and GPS.
12 MP
1/2.5"
Rated 100% by by J.-Klugmanremember, the best camera is the one you have with you, and it's very easy to carry this camera.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 14 MP   | 20 MP |
Lumix ZS20 by raindrop07006 (Jul, 2012)Megapixel format packs a whopping 5.4Mb pictures at the highest resolution of 4320x3240 pixels!
sensor size
Lumix ZS20 by stevefoobar--Steve (May, 2012)Furthermore, with single images files as large as almost 13 MB in size from the 14.1 megapixel sensor, you have more than enough pixels to do some serious Photoshop work even without having RAW files to work with.
wide angle lens
Lumix ZS15 by David-of-Lombard (Dec, 2012)The main reason for me (and the one most reviewers never mention) is the extra optical zoom up to 25x if you limit the image size to 5 MPix which is large enough for a quality 8x10 inch print.
aperture size
Lumix ZS20 by Martin (May, 2012)The camera takes a burst of exposures, bracketing the aperture, and then automatically combines them to produce a single image with a well-lit foreground.
Lumix ZS15 by David-of-Lombard (Dec, 2012)The camera has a digital zoom in addition to the 50x which I never use.
zoom range
| 0x | 20x | 20x |
Lumix ZS20 by Ashlea-Beers (Nov, 2012)The intelligent zoom is very good on both cameras to go beyond the optical zoom, which surprised me.
body size
105 x 59 x 28 mm
105 x 58 x 33 mm
Lumix ZS20 by Gustavo-Matias-H�ning (Jun, 2012)what can I tell about a camera with gps, 3d imaging, 20x optical and LEICA lenses?!?!?!?! I like its weight too...the images quality is impressive, totally happy.
Performance Real world tests of Panasonic Lumix ZS20 vs Panasonic Lumix ZS15
max continuous shooting
Lumix ZS20 by Martin (May, 2012)The camera also has an intelligent burst mode that takes just one shot of a static object but automatically takes a burst if the object is moving.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the ZS15
| Has a touch screen | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; Fewer buttons, interact directly with menus | |||
| Includes a GPS | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Records the location of your photos automatically | |||
| Larger zoom range | 20x | vs | 16x |
| Around 30% larger zoom; Great for sports or nature when your subject is further away | |||
| Shoots high speed video | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Create slow motion video | |||
| Higher resolution | 14 MP | vs | 12 MP |
| Around 20% higher resolution; Capture more detail, good for large prints | |||
Advantages compared to the ZS20
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 87.76% | vs | 81.04% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Around 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Significantly longer long exposure | 60 s | vs | 15 s |
| 4x longer long exposure; Capture creative photos such as night sky movement | |||
| Significantly faster max shutter speed | 1/4000 s | vs | 1/2000 s |
| 2x faster max shutter speed; capture fast action | |||
Reviews Word on the street
Panasonic Lumix ZS20 | Panasonic Lumix ZS15 | ||
 |   Rated by 241 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by Andrew-Griffin (Jul, 2012) |  Rated by 18 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by RD (Jan, 2013) Rated 100% by by J.-Klugman Rated 100% by by azsheepster (Jun, 2012) | |
|---|---|---|---|
zoom
Panasonic Lumix ZS20 | Rated 100% by by Rolla-Gravett--Rolla-Gravett (May, 2012)The ZS20 will zoom to 20X in the 14mp picture mode.
Panasonic Lumix ZS20 | Rated 60% by by Angelina (Jun, 2012)I own a ZS6 and loved it, but because the ZS20 has 20x zoom and it can take still images while taking videos, I thought it was time to upgrade and I bought one.
lens
Panasonic Lumix ZS20 | Rated 100% by by BLU (Oct, 2012)The Panasonic ZS20 is the first I've used that has the combination of a very fast lens and a good stabilizer.
Panasonic Lumix ZS20 | Rated 100% by by Martin (May, 2012)The ZS20's zoom range from 24mm wide open to 480mm fully optical at 14 mpx has to be seen to be believed.
Panasonic Lumix ZS20 | Rated 100% by by Owen-West (Apr, 2012)I'm glad I waited for the ZS20 to be released and didn't get the new Nicon or Canon telephoto versions.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V 2-way tie: High resolution |
 | 2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Largest sensor |
 | 3 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 3-way tie: Highest resolution screen |
 | 4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 OK delay taking photos |
 | 7 | Nikon Coolpix P310 Many more contrast-detection focus points |
Popular Questions
June 7, 2012
Image quality, able to see LCD monitor in bright sun
I am leaning towards the zs15 because GPS and touch screen are not important to me. I read that the zs15 12.1 MP high sensitivity sensor might be superior to the zs20. Does this translate into...
Visitor
1
Answers May 27, 2012
Scenery and family shots with a good zoom and quality of picture
Tell us more! Are you a beginner or expert? What types of photos do you like to take? What features in a camera are important to you?consider myself to be a normal point & shoot photographer who...
Visitor
1
Answers Unanswered Questions
- 2 discussions
- View more
December 20, 2012
Lequel choisir ?
Je ne suis pas une experte, je fais des photos de famille et quelques paysages. je ne veux pas avoir de règlage a faire. Je veux éviter les photos flous, lorsqu'on photographie des enfants en Bon...
Visitor
0
Answers July 14, 2012
Lumix ZS20, ZS15, Sony HX20V??
Will be mainly used for vacations/traveling, family events. Short lag time a must (no patience). Excellent images, 8x10 max. Fairly compact to fit in purse. $350 or less. GPS, not really but...
Visitor
0
Answers Panasonic Lumix ZS20
Panasonic Lumix ZS15
ben-mike 
Beginner I
Bettr true resolution and reliablility .. the added features of zs 20 mak cause some problems in future due to its complexity and toch screen can cause a burden ... the zs15 is better ... View ben-mike's recommendation
- 0 comments
- October 7, 2012
- Reply to: Image quality, able to see LCD monitor in bright sun
