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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S9400W was unveiled 21 months after the ZS20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S9400W grades against the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9400W ZS20 
IntroducedJanuary 2014April 2012Newer by 21 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm S9400W

		

		

			
 ZS20 Fujifilm S9400W 
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9400W ZS20 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9400W has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W compared to the ZS20.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9400W and ZS20 is 61 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9400W and ZS20.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S9400W to produce greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S9400W is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography advice
37
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 includes face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
30
 MP count good (14MP)
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography highlights
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers touch to focus
 lighter than competitors (206 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography advice
55
 incredible zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
47
 incredible zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 includes tracking focus
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (260 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
54
 better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
68
 lighter than competitors (206g)
 offers touch to focus
 MP count good (14MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (480mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 bad battery power (260 per charge)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography information
44
 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 missing Timelapse recording
42
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 bad battery power (260 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging information
26
 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
34
 quite wide (24mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (206 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 missing mic jack
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2012-04-26
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
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 500 photos 260 photos
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $330 $349