9.0 out of 10 based on 845 reviews

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ20 / DMC-TZ22 / DMC-ZS10

 

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Best Price: $305

  • User Score (1256)
    8.6 8.6 from 1256 reviewers
  • Expert Score (47)
    8.2 8.2 from 47 reviewers
  • Design (2)
    9.7 9.7 from 2 reviewers
  • Value for money (25)
    8.6 8.6 from 25 reviewers
  • Features (15)
    10 10 from 15 reviewers
  • Ease of use (15)
    9.0 9.0 from 15 reviewers
  • Performance (15)
    8.0 8.0 from 15 reviewers
  • Picture quality (30)
    8.7 8.7 from 30 reviewers
  • Overall quality (6)
    7.8 7.8 from 6 reviewers
  • Display (15)
    9.2 9.2 from 15 reviewers
  • Photo quality (15)
    9.9 9.9 from 15 reviewers
  • Functionality (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (13)
    8.6 8.6 from 13 reviewers
  • Portability (2)
    8.6 8.6 from 2 reviewers
  • Build quality (3)
    9.5 9.5 from 3 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. CNET

    CNET
    8.2/10
    23 March 2011

    Travel photographers who prefer a feature-packed camera will love the TZ20 with its GPS, long lens and HD video. Unfortunately, it doesn't produce better images than the earlier, award-winning TZ10. Read more

    • Sturdy build, Manual controls, AVCHD recording, Quick shooting performance, Good video quality
    • Touchscreen doesn't add anything to the shooting experience, Screen still fairly low resolution, No RAW capture, Relatively short battery life, Some images can be over...

  2. DPexpert

    7 July 2011

    This is a versatile camera that the company markets as its “travel camera”. We had the opportunity to test the TZ-20 in just such a situation in the New Zealand alps and we were impressed, both by the quality of the stills and also the remarkable movie output. A professional photographer of our acquaintance has decided to buy a TZ-20 as the preferred compact camera in his kit. Flattery doesn’t come any more sincere than that. Read more

    • Image quality is very good indeed. There is evidence of noise reduction but it is not objectionable. The video mode is astonishingly good, producing movies that look s...
    • While Panasonic make one of the better super zooms it is nevertheless a fact that a 384mm lens on a compact camera is an absurdity. It is unnecessary and compromises i...

  3. PhotoReview

    8.5/10
    1 May 2011

    A new flagship model for Panasonic's popular TZ (Travel Zoom) series of compact digicams.It's been just over a year since we reviewed Panasonic's last TZ-series camera, the TZ10. This camera has been so popular it's little wonder the company waited until January 2011 before unveiling not one but two updates: the TZ20 and a simpler (and cheaper) model, the TZ18. Read more

    • You want to shoot raw files (the TZ20 can't).

  4. goodgearguide.com.au

    review.goodgearguide.com.au
    26 April 2011

    We've found Panasonic's LUMIX Travel Zoom range of cameras to be a little hit and miss over the last few years, but with the LUMIX DMC-TZ20, the company definitely has a hit on its hands. The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ20's image sensor is capable of capturing wonderfully clear images (even at maximum zoom), its video quality is excellent, and it's packed with features. Even the menu system is easier to use. Read more

    • Mostly clear and vibrant image quality, good performance at maximum zoom, good video functionality, GPS, touchscreen operation for focusing
    • Messy high ISO performance, lens barrelling at wide angles, screen hard to view in bright conditions

  5. Buy-n-Shoot.com

    Buy-n-Shoot.com
    8.5/10
    19 April 2011

    Progressing from tempting alternative to one of the market leaders in the compact camera industry over the last five years, Panasonic can be attributed much of this to its TZ range of cameras, which consumers have felt was the perfect travel companion. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. CNET

    CNET
    5.0/10
    Reviewer: colster, CNET
    18 May 2011

    Ive yet to have a close look but i find it again annoying that they stuff so much in such as GPS and big zooms but the Picture Quality Suffers.A bigger Sensor with maybe less Megapixels would be more appropriate to get better Picture Quality , thats what one buys a camera for.I look forward to a review on The New Sony hx7v and hx9v series cameras.I know this has roughly same features but i await with interest. Read more

    • Features , Price
    • Bad High ISO above 400.Battery Life

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