Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic ZS20

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic ZS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and ZS20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was introduced 3 months prior to the ZS20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores versus the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the ZS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and ZS20.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.