Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS20

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 21 months later than the ZS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 scores against the ZS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 has physical measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 compared to the ZS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and ZS20 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and ZS20.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm S1 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.