Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS20
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![Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200/Fujifilm-S8200-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released January 2013
(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
- Released April 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The Fujifilm S8200 was launched 9 months after the ZS20 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm S8200 grades vs the ZS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Panasonic ZS20
Fujifilm S8200 | ZS20 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | April 2012 | Newer by 9 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm S8200
ZS20 | Fujifilm S8200 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic ZS20
Fujifilm S8200 | ZS20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications 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 S8200 vs Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 against the ZS20.
![Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS20 is 61 and 92 respectively.
![Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS20.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S8200 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8200 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
![Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-FinePix-S8200-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS20-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ30 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2012-04-26 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 0cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 15s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.40 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | 670 gr (1.48 lbs) | 206 gr (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 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 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $450 | $349 |