Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS20

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.