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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ100
(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
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
  • Announced April 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm JZ100 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm JZ100

 ZS20 Fujifilm JZ100 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm JZ100 ZS20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012April 2012Similar age
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

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

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography highlights
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography highlights
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ100
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
68
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
features focus by touch
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography details
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging information
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
34
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm JZ100 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ100 and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
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