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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Launched April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JZ200 was revealed 3 months earlier than the ZS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up versus the ZS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm JZ200 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 ZS20 Fujifilm JZ200 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm JZ200 ZS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2012April 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JZ200 features outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 versus the ZS20.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ200 and ZS20.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm JZ200 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography advice
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (135 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography factors
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lighter than average (135g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition (206g)
boasts touch focus
good resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (135 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (206 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-04-26
Body design 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 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3216 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
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 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 - 260 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $0 $349