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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS20, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was launched 8 months earlier than the ZS20 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores against the ZS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm XP30 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm XP30

 ZS20 Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedApril 2012August 2011Fresher by 8 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm XP30 ZS20 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP30 offers physical measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus the ZS20.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS20 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and ZS20.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm XP30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography features
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Panasonic ZS20
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (206g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
offers touch focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
34
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-08-16 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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 BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 grams (0.36 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 260 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $240 $349