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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm XP80
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
  • Launched April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic ZS20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was manufactured 21 months later than the ZS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up versus the ZS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm XP70 ZS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2014April 2012Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm XP70

 ZS20 Fujifilm XP70 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm XP70 ZS20 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 features external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus the ZS20.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and ZS20 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and ZS20.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm XP70 to render greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP70 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average (206 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography factors
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography features
65
weather proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (210 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than average (206 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography info
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (210 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery pack (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
34
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
34
really wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-04-26
Body design Compact 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 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (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 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 Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 210 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $199 $349