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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
26
Overall
30
Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8100fd
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 405g - 111 x 78 x 79mm
  • Launched January 2009
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
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8100fd was introduced 4 years prior to the ZS20 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S8100fd scores versus the ZS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8100fd over the Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm S8100fd ZS20 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm S8100fd

 ZS20 Fujifilm S8100fd 
IntroducedApril 2012January 2009Fresher by 39 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm S8100fd ZS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8100fd features outer dimensions of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm S8100fd versus Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8100fd compared to the ZS20.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS20 is 75 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8100fd and ZS20.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS20 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8100fd will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography features
27
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8100fd
Street photography with Panasonic ZS20
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (206g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography factors
33
long zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography highlights
53
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (486mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (206g)
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8100fd Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography advice
35
has manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8100fd
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
24
pretty wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm S8100fd vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8100fd and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm FinePix S8100fdPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-01-15 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (Auto ISO (800)) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 405 grams (0.89 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 78 x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $300 $349