Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS20

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was unveiled 9 months later than the ZS20 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up against the ZS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 has got external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic ZS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the ZS20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T550 and ZS20.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T550 to produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm T550 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.