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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix XP11
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP30
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
  • Launched April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the FujiFilm XP10 versus Panasonic ZS20, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was released 3 years prior to the ZS20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the XP10 grades versus the ZS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic ZS20

 XP10 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the FujiFilm XP10

 ZS20 XP10 
LaunchedApril 2012February 2010More modern by 27 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic ZS20

 XP10 ZS20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm XP10 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the XP10 against the ZS20.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XP10 and ZS20.

As you can tell, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged XP10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography info
20
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography information
59
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (135g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (206 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography info
29
has tracking focus
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography details
59
lighter than competition in class (135g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
68
lighter than competition (206g)
comes with focus by touch
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (260 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography highlights
27
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
42
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
34
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no mic socket
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic ZS20
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Otherwise known as FinePix XP11 Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-04-26
Physical type 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $175 $349