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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched April 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") and ZS20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F200EXR was announced 4 years prior to the ZS20 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm F200EXR matches up against the ZS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm F200EXR ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 ZS20 Fujifilm F200EXR 
LaunchedApril 2012April 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm F200EXR ZS20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F200EXR has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and 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).

Check the Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F200EXR vs the ZS20.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F200EXR and ZS20 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F200EXR and ZS20.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F200EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS20 will give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F200EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
has no RAW support
30
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.6")
has no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
has no phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography info
57
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors in class (206 grams)
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F200EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm F200EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F200EXR and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm FinePix F200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-04-30 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.1 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $349