Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-ZS20Lumix DMC-ZS30
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS25 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.08 x 4.56 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels15.3 Megapixel18.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14.1 Megapixel18.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
      Max Image Resolution4320 x 32404896 x 3672
      Other Resolutions4320 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 4804876 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2992 x 2992, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2448 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1920 x 1920, 1536 x 1536,640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Continuous
      Touch
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Continuous
      Touch
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points2323
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 480 mm24 - 480 mm
      Optical Zoom20x20x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.4f/3.3 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
      Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps10.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Syncro      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Syncro
      Flash Range6.40 m6.40 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
      Dimensions105 x 59 x 28 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.1")105 x 59 x 28 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.1")
      Weight (inc. batteries)206 g (0.45 lb / 7.27 oz)198 g (0.44 lb / 6.98 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.5 x 6.2 x 1.9"6.3 x 5.5 x 1.9"
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
      Battery Life260 shots260 shots
      Internal Storage12 MB12 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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