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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JZ505
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was manufactured 22 months before the ZS20 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the JZ500 grades against the ZS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic ZS20

 JZ500 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 ZS20 JZ500 
RevealedApril 2012June 2010Fresher by 22 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic ZS20

 JZ500 ZS20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 versus the ZS20.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and ZS20 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and ZS20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The older JZ500 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Travel photography camera
67
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
supports touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography features
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging factors
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
34
relatively wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic ZS20
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called as FinePix JZ505 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $230 $349