Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS20

Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was manufactured 9 months later than the ZS20 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades versus the ZS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the ZS20.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS20 is 61 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm SL1000 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm SL1000 will have an edge in sensor tech.