FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS20

Here is a in depth analysis of the FujiFilm S3200 versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was unveiled 15 months before the ZS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S3200 matches up against the ZS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S3200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S3200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 provides outer measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and 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).

Check out the FujiFilm S3200 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S3200 against the ZS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and ZS20 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and ZS20.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files although you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older S3200 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.