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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and ZS20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was revealed 3 months earlier than the ZS20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up versus the ZS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm F660EXR ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 ZS20 Fujifilm F660EXR 
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Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm F660EXR ZS20 
IntroducedJanuary 2012April 2012Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR against the ZS20.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F660EXR and ZS20 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F660EXR and ZS20.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F660EXR having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F660EXR will provide more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Street photography with Panasonic ZS20
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (217 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than others in class (206g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography information
52
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (260 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (217g)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than others in class (206g)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography information
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (260 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (217 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
34
rather wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (206 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
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
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 grams (0.48 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 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 300 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $349