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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20

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Pre-PMA 2005: The first of two new Z cameras announced today by Konica Minolta is the Z20, a follow-on to the Z10 this five megapixel, eight times optical zoom digital camera is aimed at a lower price point than its bigger brother the new Z5. The main differences to the more expensive Z5 are the zoom range, a fixed rather than pop-up flash, no flash hot-shoe, hybrid AF, a smaller LCD, the 'switch finder' viewfinder, built-in storage and no Anti-Shake.Read more
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Features & Controls The Z20 features a Konica Minolta 8x Mega-zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent coverage of 36 - 290mm. The maximum aperture is f/3.2 - 3.4 and this all-glass lens is constructed of 11 elements in 9 groups. The lens threads accepts 43mm filters and add-on lenses. The Z20 usesRead more
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Pros

  • Z20 is a nicely designed camera
  • The buttons are large and easy to use
  • Z20 turns in an excellent performance for the money

Cons

  • blanking screen pops up to cover the monitor window
  • lack of distortion in the corners and the high retention of detail
  • It is harder to make out the net over the windows

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 5 Mpx
  • 2560, 1920 px
  • 3.4
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Single, Live View
  • 3.8 in
  • no

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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 - Pros & Cons

Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20

Pros

  • Z20 is a nicely designed camera
  • The buttons are large and easy to use
  • Z20 turns in an excellent performance for the money
  • This makes accurate framing of shots very easy
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • solid and well-built
  • These controls are well labeled and evenly spaced
  • accurate and faster menu control
  • The software is compatible with both Windows and Macintosh platforms
  • it packs a decent punch and has an impressive range
  • economical and long-lasting power source

Cons

  • blanking screen pops up to cover the monitor window
  • lack of distortion in the corners and the high retention of detail
  • It is harder to make out the net over the windows
  • closest focusing range is only available at wide angle
  • image noise is quite pronounced on the darker areas
  • It is not recommended to use the automatic ISO setting
  • lack of audio recording in the Z20 is excusable
  • lack of image quality and uncomfortable design make
  • the diopter adjustment and zoom lever are undersized and problematic
  • the dial is stiff and difficult to turn
  • memory card can become dislodged from slot

Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3.8 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconEffective pixels
5 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2560 x 1920 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors5.0 Mpx
Effective pixels5.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution2560 x 1920 px
Other resolutions
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom8.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.2
Maximum aperture3.4
Focal length equiv36 - 290
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Multi-area
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Built-in flashyes
Flash modesRedeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive1.0 fps
Self-timeryes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of productSilver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage14.5 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
USB version1.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
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Image
ISOAUTO
Maximum image resolution2560 x 1920 px
White balance presets5
Custom white balanceyes
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.8 in
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots113000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight10.58 oz
Width4.29 in
Height3.7 in
Depth3.23 in
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Power
Battery technologyAlkaline
Number of batteries supported4
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensorno

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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 Konica Minolta - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20
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Published: 21.01.2005
Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20

Pre-PMA 2005: The first of two new Z cameras announced today by Konica Minolta is the Z20, a follow-on to the Z10 this five megapixel, eight times optical zoom digital camera is aimed at a lower price point than its bigger brother the new Z5. The main differences to the more expensive Z5 are the zoom range, a fixed rather than pop-up flash, no flash hot-shoe, hybrid AF, a smaller LCD, the 'switch finder' viewfinder, built-in storage and no Anti-Shake.

Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 Konica Minolta Dimage Z20
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Published: 29.07.2005
Konica Minolta Dimage Z20

Konica Minolta Dimage Z20

Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 Review - Steve's Digicams

Features & Controls The Z20 features a Konica Minolta 8x Mega-zoom lens with a 35mm equivalent coverage of 36 - 290mm. The maximum aperture is f/3.2 - 3.4 and this all-glass lens is constructed of 11 elements in 9 groups. The lens threads accepts 43mm filters and add-on lenses. The Z20 uses

Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20
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Published: 05.04.2005
Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20
4.0

The DiMAGE Z5 is a good camera, but the Z20 is a whole lot cheaper. If you’ve got a steady hand and a limited budget this could be the digital camera for you.

Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 Photography Blog
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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 Digital Cameras - Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications
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Digital Cameras - Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications

IN-DEPTH review of the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 digital camera, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.

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Published: 18.04.2005
Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20 Digital Camera Review

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