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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L20 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L20 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Nikon L20
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 135g - 97 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L20 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon L20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the L20 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was manufactured 6 months after the L20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up versus the L20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Nikon L20

 Fujifilm Z35 L20 

Reasons to pick Nikon L20 over the Fujifilm Z35

 L20 Fujifilm Z35 
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon L20

 Fujifilm Z35 L20 
IntroducedJuly 2009February 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L20 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 has got exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon L20 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the L20.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and L20 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and L20.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography factors
Nikon L20 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
54
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L20 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography features
Nikon L20 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
55
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L20 Landscape photography advice
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
27
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging advice
Nikon L20 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic support
24
lighter than competitors in class (135 grams)
wide angle not great (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Nikon L20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Nikon L20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Nikon Coolpix L20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Nikon Coolpix L20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-02-03
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-136mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.7
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 135 grams (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 61 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" 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 model NP-45A 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $120