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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1770
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS25
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Lets look much closer at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was revealed 3 years earlier than the ZS20 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S1600 matches up vs the ZS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic ZS20

 S1600 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the FujiFilm S1600

 ZS20 S1600 
AnnouncedApril 2012February 2010Newer by 27 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS20

 S1600 ZS20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S1600 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the S1600 and the ZS20.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and ZS20 is 78 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and ZS20.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS20 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm S1600
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than others (206 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography factors
55
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (420mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f4.0)
68
lighter than others (206 grams)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography features
36
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S1600
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
25
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS20
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also Known as FinePix S1770 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2012-04-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $349