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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and TS20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured within a month of the TS20 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the TS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR TS20 
Display sizing3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 TS20 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR TS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR compared to the TS20.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TS20.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography advice
35
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography info
Panasonic TS20 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than others in class (142g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography info
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography factors
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
43
fairly wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging factors
35
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external mic jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic TS20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157g (0.35 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 shots 250 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $179