Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Fujifilm X20

Following is a in depth review of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Fujifilm X20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and Fujifilm X20 (2/3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was released 16 months earlier than the Fujifilm X20 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up vs the Fujifilm X20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Fujifilm X20. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Fujifilm X20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Fujifilm X20 has specifications of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Fujifilm X20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the Fujifilm X20.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Fujifilm X20 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Fujifilm X20.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.