FujiFilm Z800EXR vs Panasonic ZS20

Here is a in-depth analysis of the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Panasonic ZS20, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z800EXR (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Z800EXR (1/2") and ZS20 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z800EXR was revealed 21 months earlier than the ZS20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm Z800EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z800EXR scores against the ZS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z800EXR enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm Z800EXR and Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z800EXR vs the ZS20.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z800EXR and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z800EXR and ZS20.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z800EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS20 will give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Z800EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.