• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 18.2 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic ZS20 advantages over Sony TX200V

  • Less expensive
    $300 vs $500 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • More telephoto lens reach
    480 mm vs 130 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 2 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Sony TX200V advantages over Panasonic ZS20

  • Waterproof
    Yes vs No
    Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
  • Fast startup
    ~1.10 vs 2.4 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Thinner
    16 mm vs 28 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    129g vs 207g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    1230k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Less shutter lag
    0.14 vs 0.26 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
  • More pixels
    18.2 vs 14.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

User reviews

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  • Very long zoom lens; Full HD video; Great grip; Built-in GPS; HDR and Handheld Night Shot modes.

  • Poor image quality due to excessive noise suppression; Flash too close to the grip; No GPS logging; Battery only charges in the camera; Limited touchscreen.

  • Read our Panasonic ZS20 Express Review

  • Compact and very attractive; water, dust, and freeze-proofed design; useful zoom range from a healthy wide angle to a moderate telephoto; good performance for its form-factor.

  • Poor ergonomics and clumsy user interface; noise present even at base ISO, becomes obtrusive by ISO 3,200; lens is soft in the corners and rather dim.

  • Read our Sony TX200V Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS10

Panasonic ZS20
Panasonic ZS10
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Faster shutter

Compare Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS10

Sony TX200V
Panasonic ZS10
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Fast startup
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony TX200V vs Panasonic ZS10

Compared to Panasonic ZS8

Panasonic ZS20
Panasonic ZS8
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Fast startup
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS8

Sony TX200V
Panasonic ZS8
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Touchscreen
  • $259
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony TX200V vs Panasonic ZS8

Compared to Sony TX20

Panasonic ZS20
Sony TX20
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Built-in GPS
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Fast startup

Compare Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony TX20

Sony TX200V
Sony TX20
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $370
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer exposure

Compare Sony TX200V vs Sony TX20

Compared to Panasonic ZS19

Panasonic ZS20
Panasonic ZS19
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch

Compare Panasonic ZS20 vs Panasonic ZS19

Sony TX200V
Panasonic ZS19
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Manual focus
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony TX200V vs Panasonic ZS19

Compared to Sony TX30

Panasonic ZS20
Sony TX30
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Focus peaking

Compare Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony TX30

Sony TX200V
Sony TX30
  • $363
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $219
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Sony TX200V vs Sony TX30

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