Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS20

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and ZS20 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was launched 8 months earlier than the ZS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores versus the ZS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F600 EXR features outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications 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 F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR versus the ZS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZS20 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZS20.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F600 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.