DPRReviewArchiveURL: https://web.archive.org/web/20211107190449/https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-zs20-tz30-review ProductCode: panasonic_dmczs20 Award: "" ImageURL: /files/p/products/panasonic_dmczs20/3b5afa3a3fa44c8998a3c42ca8c860a1.png Name: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 (Lumix DMC-TZ30) ShortSpecs: - 14 megapixels - 3″ screen - 24 – 480 mm (20×) ReviewScore: 75 URL: /products/panasonic/compacts/panasonic_dmczs20 ReviewData: ExecutiveSummary: The 14MP ZS20, sold as the DMC-TZ30 outside North America, is the slimmest 20x zoom camera on the market. Its lens covers a 24-480mm equivalent range and features the company's latest Power O.I.S stabilization. The 14MP high-speed MOS sensor allows the ZS20 to offer autofocus taking as little as 0.1 seconds, and it can shoot at up to 10 frames per second (5fps with AF-tracking). The ZS20 can shoot 1080p60 movies in AVCHD or, in an interesting step for one of the creators of the AVCHD format, it can also capture 1080p30 in MP4 format. It also has GPS and an updated mapping function to show photos on a map with greater detail. The usefulness of this and other features is increased by a touchscreen.Overall, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 is a well-designed, easy-to-use travel zoom camera that stuffs a 20X Leica lens into a body just 1.1 inches thick. Its design, features, and performance are its best attributes, but photo quality could be better. ProductPhotos: - /files/p/products/panasonic_dmczs20/shots/ec6ab3ce6d454beb9e509b136270dfff.png - /files/p/products/panasonic_dmczs20/shots/01d174dea7544dff8253f94eb25c9637.png - /files/p/products/panasonic_dmczs20/shots/5084b8624ae7423f94d40d9a6d74c1ca.png ReviewSummary: GoodFor: The traveler who wants a zoom that can cover all situations, a smart Auto mode, and a fancy GPS system with landmarks and maps. NotSoGoodFor: Those seeking a full suite of manual controls (RAW included) and noise-free images at low ISOs. Conclusion: The Lumix DMC-ZS20 is arguably the most full-featured travel zoom on the market. Its Intelligent Auto mode and decent set of manual controls combined with an elaborate GPS setup and 1080/60p movie mode make it a traveler's delight. Unfortunately its image quality is not as good as the rest of the package, and enthusiasts may miss things like RAW and manual focus. ASIN: - B00728ZBA2 - B00728ZBC0 - B007CLW3GE Specs: AEBracketing: ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1 EV steps) Announced: Jan 31, 2012 AperturePriority: "Yes" ArticulatedLCD: Fixed Autofocus: - Contrast Detect (sensor) - Multi-area - Center - Tracking - Continuous - Touch - Live View AutofocusAssistLamp: "Yes" Battery: Battery Pack BatteryDescription: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger BatteryLifeCIPA: "260" BodyMaterial: "" BodyType: Compact BoostedISOMaximum: "6400" BoostedISOMinimum: "" BuiltInFlash: "Yes" BuyingOptions: Check prices ColorFilterArray: "" ColorSpace: "" ContinuousDrive: 10.0 fps CustomWhiteBalance: Yes (1) DigitalZoom: Yes (4x) Dimensions: 105 x 59 x 28 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.1″) DriveModes: - Single - Continuous - Self-timer EffectivePixels: 14 megapixels EnvironmentallySealed: "No" ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps) ExposureModes: - Program - Aperture Priority - Shutter Priority - Manual - Custom - 3D ExternalFlash: "No" FileFormat: - JPEG (Exif v2.3) - '3D: MPO' FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro FlashRange: 6.40 m FocalLengthEquiv: 24–480 mm Format: MPEG-4, AVCHD GPS: Built-in GPSNotes: "" HDMI: "Yes" HeadphonePort: "" ISO: Auto, Hi Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600. 3200 ImageRatioWh: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 ImageStabilization: Optical ImageStabilizationNotes: "" JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, Standard LiveView: "Yes" MSRP: "" MacroFocusRange: 3 cm (1.18″) ManualExposureMode: "Yes" ManualFocus: "No" MaxResolution: 4320 x 3240 MaximumAperture: F3.3–6.4 MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec MaximumShutterSpeedElectronic: "" MeteringModes: - Multi - Center-weighted - Spot Microphone: Stereo MicrophonePort: "" MinimumShutterSpeed: 15 sec NormalFocusRange: 50 cm (19.69″) NumberOfFocusPoints: "23" OpticalZoom: 20× OrientationSensor: "Yes" OtherResolutions: 4320 x 3240, 4320 x 2880, 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3232 x 3232,3072 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 Processor: "" RemoteControl: "No" Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) ReviewPreview: "75%DPReview score\n \n \n \n Read review ...\n \n \n Apr 27, 2012" SceneModes: - 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 ScreenDots: 460,000 ScreenSize: 3″ ScreenType: "" SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec) SensorPhotoDetectors: 15 megapixels SensorSize: 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) SensorType: CMOS ShutterPriority: "Yes" Speaker: Mono StorageIncluded: 12MB internal StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SubjectSceneModes: "Yes" TimelapseRecording: "No" TouchScreen: "Yes" USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USBCharging: "" UncompressedFormat: "No" ViewfinderCoverage: "" ViewfinderMagnification: "" ViewfinderResolution: "" ViewfinderType: None WBBracketing: "No" WeightIncBatteries: 206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz) WhiteBalancePresets: "4" Wireless: "" WirelessNotes: ""