Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic ZS20

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S9200 versus Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was launched 21 months later than the ZS20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades versus the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S9200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S9200 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9200 comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9200 versus Panasonic ZS20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 and the ZS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS20 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9200 and ZS20.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9200 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.