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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
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
  • Announced April 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm HS35EXR ZS20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013April 2012Fresher by 9 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 ZS20 Fujifilm HS35EXR 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm HS35EXR ZS20 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

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

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography features
56
has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
55
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than average in class (687g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (206 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography highlights
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (600 shots)
very small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography details
53
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (687 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (206 grams)
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
53
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (600 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging information
25
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (687 grams)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-04-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687g (1.51 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 600 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $349