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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
75 Imaging
33 Features
22 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Announced April 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was brought out 4 years before the ZS20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S2000HD scores vs the ZS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S2000HD ZS20 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

		

		

			
 ZS20 Fujifilm S2000HD 
AnnouncedApril 2012January 2009Newer by 39 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S2000HD ZS20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S2000HD features outer measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD vs the ZS20.
Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS20 is 75 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS20.
All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS20 to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography factors
27
 manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
30
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm S2000HD as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
38
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (206g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography advice
23
 excellent zoom range (28-414mm  14.8 x zoom)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
 slow fps (1.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
47
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (260 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography information
53
 built-in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 great reach (414mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
 lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
 supports touch focus
 MP count decent (14MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 terrible battery power (260 shots)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
30
 manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of image stabilization
 low MP (10MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 missing Timelapse recording
42
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 terrible battery power (260 per charge)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging info
21
 rather wide (28mm)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone jack
34
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (206g)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 no mic support
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2012-04-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-414mm (14.8x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 8.80 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 format - 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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 426 grams (0.94 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 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 - 260 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $349