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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX370 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX370 was revealed 8 months prior to the ZS20 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores vs the ZS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm JX370 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm JX370

 ZS20 Fujifilm JX370 
RevealedApril 2012August 2011Newer by 8 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm JX370 ZS20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and 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).

Check out the Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 compared to the ZS20.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX370 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and ZS20.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm JX370 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography details
55
lighter than average (124 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX370 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography advice
31
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (190 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX370
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
65
lighter than average (124g)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (190 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
68
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JX370
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
32
fairly wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery power (190 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery (260 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX370
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
28
fairly wide (28mm)
lighter than average (124g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm JX370 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX370 and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm FinePix JX370Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX370 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-11 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1800s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 grams (0.27 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 190 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $159 $349