Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
- 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012
(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
- Announced April 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS15
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS25

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JZ100 was launched 3 months prior to the ZS20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 grades versus the ZS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic ZS20
Fujifilm JZ100 | ZS20 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm JZ100
ZS20 | Fujifilm JZ100 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZS20
Fujifilm JZ100 | ZS20 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | ![]() | April 2012 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ100 enjoys external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 and the ZS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ100 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and ZS20.
Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-01-05 | 2012-04-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.9-5.9 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 15 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | 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 | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 129g (0.28 lbs) | 206g (0.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $190 | $349 |