Panasonic ZS20 vs Nikon Coolpix A

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Panasonic ZS20 vs Nikon Coolpix A

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.

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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

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Differences

Panasonic ZS20 advantages over Nikon Coolpix A

Less expensive
$300 vs $1100 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
More telephoto lens reach
480 mm vs 28 mm
Capture objects farther away
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Thinner
28 mm vs 40 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
207g vs 298g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.26 vs 0.58 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle lens
24 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 4.1 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Nikon Coolpix A advantages over Panasonic ZS20

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.33 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.79 vs 1.42 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.3
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
922k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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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

Solid alloy body with true twin-dial design; Smaller, lighter, and cheaper than most direct competitors; Excellent image quality, even when compared to interchangeable-lens cameras; Numerous accessories expand upon its capabilities.
Fixed prime lens is not for everybody; Ergonomics could be better; Performance is spotty; Built-in flash is rather weak; Battery life is quite modest.
Read our Nikon Coolpix A Review

The Competition

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

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Nikon Coolpix A

Panasonic ZS10

$1097
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$214
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon Coolpix A 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 Coolpix A

Panasonic ZS8

$1097
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$259
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Panasonic ZS8

Compared to Leica X2

Panasonic ZS20

Leica X2

$217
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS20 vs Leica X2

Nikon Coolpix A

Leica X2

$1097
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoots 24p video

$1499
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Leica X2

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 Coolpix A

Panasonic ZS19

$1097
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$300
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Panasonic ZS19

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Panasonic ZS20

Fujifilm X70

$217
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
More telephoto lens reach

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic ZS20 vs Fujifilm X70

Nikon Coolpix A

Fujifilm X70

$1097
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Nikon Coolpix A vs Fujifilm X70

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