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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 Digital Camera

14 Megapixels14 MegapixelsUltra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.Ultra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.High ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.High ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.Continuous DriveContinuous DriveHigh Definition (HD) Video: 1280x720 resolution or more.High Definition (HD) Video: 1280x720 resolution or more.Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Spot MeteringSpot MeteringBuilt-In GPSBuilt-In GPSAccepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.Accepts Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC), SDHC and SD memory.

Model Specifications

BrandPanasonic ModelLumix DMC-ZS20
Sensor 14 Megapixels CMOS Sensor Size 7.7mm diagonal (4:3 aspect)
StabilizationYes Dust-ReductionN / A
Sensitivity ISO 100 - 3200 *Expanded range: 100-3200, Up to 6400 at lower resolutions Shutter-Speed 1/2000 - 15s
Lens24 - 480mm F/3.3 - 6.4 / 8Mininum Focus3cm (w) / 1m (t)
ZoomElectronicManual FocusN / A
Filter DiameterN / A Focus System Assist-lamp *Tracking AF-C
Viewfinder Type None Viewfinder Size
Display Position Fixed Display Size 3" LCD 460K Pixels 100% Coverage *Touchscreen
Exposure ModesP, A, T, M Scene Modes 17Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama, Sports, Night Portrait, Night, Hand-Held Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Through Glass, Underwater, 3D
MeteringMulti-Segment, Center-Weighed, Spot Bracketing 3 Shots ±1 EV
Exposure Compensation -2..+2 EV, 1/3 EV Flash Compensation
White Balance Auto , Presets, Custom White Balance Tuning
Continuous Drive 10 FPS, 10 JPEG *5 FPS @ 14 MP with AF-C. 2 FPS up to 100 frames. 40 FPS @ 5 MP and 60 FPS @ 2.5 MP. Self Timer Yes *2s, 10s
Command Dials DOF Preview No
Protection Dust Reduction No
Digital Level None Tripod Mount Yes
Remote Trigger N / A Eye-Start Sensor No
Multiple Shots N / A Orientation Sensor Yes
Image Formats JPEG Flash Ports
Built-In Flash Yes, 6.4 - 3.3m (W-T) Flash Sync Unknown
Video Capture 1920x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *Dolby Stereo Sound. High-Speed 220 FPS video. Sound Input None
Memory Secure Digital Extended Capacity GPS Position
Battery Lithium-Ion Battery Life 260 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use.
Introduced 2012-01-31 Construction
Size 105 x 59 x 28mm (W x H x D) Weight 206g

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Panasonic DMC-ZS20 Facts

Compact digital camera
14 Megapixels Travel ZoomISO 100-3200
20X Ultra-Wide Optical ZoomShutter 1/2000-15s
Built-in StabilizationFull manual controls
10 FPS Drive, 10 ImagesCustom white-balance
1920x1080 @ 30 FPS Video RecordingSpot-Metering
3" LCD 460K PixelsLithium-Ion
Secure Digital Extended Capacity
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