Compact panacea

After much research I had to decide between the Sony HX20-V and the Panasonic TZ31.
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In short - This camera is the perfect choice for people who want to carry around any large and heavy SLR equipment on excursions, but are looking for a high quality, compact "Always with you-clippers", which is suitable for your pocket. This is not to be pejorative. The camera is the first choice in the super zoom category. For my decision decisive were minor. The Sony cameras can no photos in the classic 35mm camera film format 3: Create 2 but only in 4: 3 format. However, most people will not miss anything here. Furthermore, the Panasonic has a diaphragm and aperture priority mode, these modes are missing the Sony also. Finally, I find the feel of the Panasonic quality. In addition, it is slightly cheaper.

What I was also very important - the video quality. Here there are the Sony and Panasonic no competition. I am the owner of a very high quality Full HD 3-MOS chip camcorder from Panasonic, but when I saw the video quality of the TZ31, I almost could not believe my eyes. The quality is absolutely at par of my camcorder (at least in daylight). I think only in twilight or darkness, the camcorder has a slight advantage. Anyway, this camera makes the purchase of a separate, large camcorder superfluous. Can be filmed in AVCHD format as well as in the PC and web-friendly MP4 format (MP4 also in Full HD, the Sony can not) even the image stabilizer works reliably and is a great help for great photos and movies.

Only in low light, the camera rushes slightly stronger than light stronger representatives such as the Canon S100. But she's intelligent modes that you can make great photos even in dim light (HDR) function.

Overall, this camera is highly recommended. It is intuitive to use and all important functions are within easy reach. Of great wide angle to telephoto zoom everything is covered, you need in everyday life. What is also a good thing - The camera has a user data storage of various settings. Here multiple users can store their personal camera settings and quickly access it when needed. (Via control dial)

The camera is highly recommended for the above mentioned target group and I would buy it again.

Recommended and important for buyers is to buy a spare battery or an external charger because the battery can only be charged in the camera and in this period can not be used.

Here's a tip from me:
Since you have a super flexible external battery charger and 2 !!! Spare batteries here that rival the originals in every way.