- 1/2.4 inch 27.1mm2
- 10.2 megapixels
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25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)
- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
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24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)
Differences
Sony DSC-TX5 advantages over Panasonic ZS20
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Thinner
17 mm
vs
28 mm
Thinner
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Lighter weight
143g
vs
207g
Lighter weight
Panasonic ZS20 advantages over Sony DSC-TX5
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Less expensive
$300 vs
$349 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
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Touchscreen
Touch
vs
No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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More telephoto lens reach
480 mm
vs
100 mm
Capture objects farther away
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Built-in GPS
GPS
vs
None
Geotag your photos
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HDMI out
HDMI out
vs
None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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More dots on screen
460k
vs
230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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Shoots 1080p video
Yes
vs
No
You'll want this if you shoot video
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More pixels
14.1
vs
10.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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Shoots 60p video
Yes
vs
No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
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Longer exposure
60
vs
2 sec
Long exposures for night shots
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Slow-motion videos
Yes
vs
No
Shoot slow-motion videos
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Higher extended ISO
6400
vs
3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility
Similarities
Common Strengths
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In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
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Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Common Weaknesses
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Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
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On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
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Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
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Review Excerpt
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Very long zoom lens; Full HD video; Great grip; Built-in GPS; HDR and Handheld Night Shot modes.
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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.
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Read our Panasonic ZS20 Express Review
The Competition
Compared to Sony DSC-T900
Sony
DSC-TX5
Sony
DSC-T900
Panasonic
ZS20
Sony
DSC-T900
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Less expensive
-
Touchscreen
Compared to Sony DSC-TX1
Sony
DSC-TX5
Sony
DSC-TX1
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Less shutter lag
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Wider angle lens
Panasonic
ZS20
Sony
DSC-TX1
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Less expensive
-
Touchscreen
Compared to Sony DSC-TX9
Sony
DSC-TX5
Sony
DSC-TX9
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HDMI out
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More dots on screen
Panasonic
ZS20
Sony
DSC-TX9
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Less expensive
-
Touchscreen
Compared to Panasonic ZS10
Sony
DSC-TX5
Panasonic
ZS10
-
Touchscreen
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Built-in Wi-Fi
Panasonic
ZS20
Panasonic
ZS10
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Built-in Wi-Fi
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Faster shutter
Compared to Panasonic ZS19
Sony
DSC-TX5
Panasonic
ZS19
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Less expensive
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Touchscreen
Panasonic
ZS20
Panasonic
ZS19