Pros
- Very fast autofocus
- In-camera GPS
- Smooth 1080p video
- 20X-optical-zoom lens (24mm to 480mm)
- Manual controls and wide range of shooting modes
Cons
- Image quality is a bit disappointing
- Control scheme can be confusing sometimes
Bottom Line
The Lumix ZS20 is a top-tier travel camera, thanks to a far-reaching zoom lens, built-in GPS with mapping, extensive shooting options, and good (but not great) image and video quality.
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