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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Later Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and ZS20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was launched 3 months before the ZS20 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm F770EXR scores versus the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm F770EXR ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 ZS20 Fujifilm F770EXR 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm F770EXR ZS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2012April 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F770EXR has external dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs the ZS20.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and ZS20 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F770EXR and ZS20.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F770EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F770EXR will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography info
43
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2")
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Street photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography info
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2")
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (206g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors in class (234g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition in class (206g)
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
49
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging info
34
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (234 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (206g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 gr (0.52 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $480 $349