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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
14
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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
  • Launched April 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm A100 versus Panasonic ZS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was unveiled 4 years prior to the ZS20 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm A100 scores against the ZS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm A100 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm A100

 ZS20 Fujifilm A100 
LaunchedApril 2012February 2009Fresher by 39 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm A100 ZS20 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm A100 has got outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A100 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm A100 versus the ZS20.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A100 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm A100 and ZS20.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS20 to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A100 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Panasonic ZS20
54
lighter than competition (124 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A100
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography features
55
lighter than competition (124g)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (206g)
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A100
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery power (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (124 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-04 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $349