FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS20

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was announced 15 months earlier than the ZS20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S2950 grades vs the ZS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S2950 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm S2950 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S2950 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S2950 compared to the ZS20.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and ZS20 is 76 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2950 and ZS20.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should really factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged S2950 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.