- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic ZS19 Review.
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | J2 | ZS19 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $549.95 | $299.95 |
| Street Price: | $549.99 | $299.99 |
| Date Available: | 2012-09-15 | 2012-03-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
13.9 oz
(395 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
7.1 oz
(202 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.2 x
2.4 x
1.2 in. (106 x 61 x 30 mm) |
4.1 x
2.3 x
1.1 in. (105 x 59 x 28 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Aptina | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 14.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1 inch | 1/2.33 inch |
| Sensor size: | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.41 microns | 1.42 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.7x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 54 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.3 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 363 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 3200 x 560 (1.8 MP, Other), 1024 x 3200 (3.3 MP, Other), 6400 x 560 (3.6 MP, Other), 1024 x 6400 (6.6 MP, Other) |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 3232 (10.4 MP, 1:1), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 60.0 | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p) 640x240 (400) 320x120 (1200) |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (220p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio, Motion JPEG with no sound for High Speed video |
| Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Nikon 1 | n/a |
| Lens: | 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 VR | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR, 12 elements in 10 groups, 3 Aspherical, 2 ED elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 81mm | 24 - 480mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 10 - 30mm | 4.3 - 86mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 20.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) | f/3.3 - 8.0 (W) / f/6.4 - 8.0 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
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| Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas, center 73 support phase-detect), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / 23pt / 1pt / Spot / Touch Area |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto ISO (100-3200, 100-800, 100-400); 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; expandable to 6400 Hi-1 | Auto, iISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200; High Sensitivity mode (ISO 1600-6400) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/16000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) | Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | New Creative Mode includes Easy Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portrait. | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama Shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Hand Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Glass Through, Underwater, High Speed Video; 3D Photo; Creative Control (Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, High Dynamic, Toy Effect, Miniature, Soft Focus) |
| Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent. | 0.6 - 6.4m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 3.3m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/60 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG | |
| Movie File Format: | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo audio, Motion JPEG with no sound for High Speed video |
| Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | 77.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional ML-L3 | |
| Connections (extended): | HDMI out (Type C, Mini) | Mini HDMI |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 60.0 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 260 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL20 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 3.6V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator CD-ROM | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.1 Premium Edition, Adobe Reader |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | High resolution 921K-dot LCD, metallic body, new Creative Mode includes Panorama, Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portraits. Available in Black, White, Silver, Pink, Deep Red and Orange. | Essentially a ZS20 without GPS. Available only in black. |
