Somewhat bulky
Introduction
Panasonic’s latest premier travel zoom is here. The Panasonic Lumix ZS20 packs a meaty 20x zoom range, a redesigned 14.1-megapixel MOS sensor, and a range of fancy features like onboard GPS, a touchscreen, speedy burst shooting, and 1080/60p video.
We got to spend a few minutes with a pre-production version of the ZS20 in a back-room meeting at CES 2012. It felt like an evolutionary update to the ZS10, and Panasonic’s reps seemed to indicate that they focused mainly on improving the image quality this time around. Read on for our first impressions of this new premium travel zoom.
The ZS20 will be available in black, red, white, and silver from March 2012 at an MSRP of $349.99—a full $50 cheaper than its predecessor.
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Page 1
Product Tour
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Page 2
Handling
Typical of the travel zoom class, the compact size makes handling a bit difficult. But overall, the interface is great. Read More... |
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Modes
Quick bursts, 1080/60p video, and a mix of auto and manual controls add up to a well-rounded camera. Read More... |
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Controls
A good amount of control, though not quite as rich as truly high-end compact cameras offer. Read More... |
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Hardware
Panasonic hopes that the new lens (complete with nano surface coating) and redesigned 14-megapixel MOS sensor can improve image quality. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. Read More... |
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Page 7
Photo Gallery
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Page 8
Specs
See all the specs for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. Read More... |
Part 9
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. Add your comments... |
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