Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS20

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and ZS20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed 9 months later than the ZS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores vs the ZS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR provides outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR against the ZS20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS20 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and ZS20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will show more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm HS35EXR provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.