FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZR1

In this write-up, we are comparing the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZR1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and ZR1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The HS20 EXR was brought out 18 months after the ZR1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the HS20 EXR grades versus the ZR1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR comes with outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the HS20 EXR and the ZR1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and ZR1 is 58 and 94 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS20 EXR and ZR1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger HS20 EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.