Panasonic ZS20 vs Nikon S800c

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Panasonic ZS20 vs Nikon S800c

1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
14.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic ZS20 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the ZS20.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 250.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S800c Review.
See real-world photos taken with the S800c.

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Differences

Panasonic ZS20 advantages over Nikon S800c

Less expensive
$300 vs $350 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
More telephoto lens reach
480 mm vs 250 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

260 vs 140 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
10 vs 3 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 3200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Nikon S800c advantages over Panasonic ZS20

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More dots on screen
820k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

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
Built-in GPS
Both provide
Geotag your photos
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

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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 Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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

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Review Excerpt

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 body; Powerful zoom lens; Fast autofocus; Generous internal memory; Android operating system; Huge selection of available apps.
Strong division between camera, Android features; Lens defects at wide and tele; Issues with stability; Display hard to see outdoors; Poor battery life; Very limited burst shooting depth.
Read our Nikon S800c Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax RZ10

Panasonic ZS20

Pentax RZ10

$217
1/2.33 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$177
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Manual focus

Compare Panasonic ZS20 vs Pentax RZ10

Nikon S800c

Pentax RZ10

$280
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$177
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S800c vs Pentax RZ10

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

Nikon S800c

Panasonic ZS10

$280
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in GPS

$214
1/2.33 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S800c 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

Nikon S800c

Panasonic ZS8

$280
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

$259
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS8

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

Nikon S800c

Panasonic ZS19

$280
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$300
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZS19

Compared to Samsung WB50F

Panasonic ZS20

Samsung WB50F

$217
1/2.33 inch

Touchscreen
More telephoto lens reach

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic ZS20 vs Samsung WB50F

Nikon S800c

Samsung WB50F

$280
1/2.3 inch

Touchscreen
Built-in GPS

$299
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S800c vs Samsung WB50F

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