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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm Z35 versus Panasonic ZS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the ZS20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up against the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm Z35 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm Z35

 ZS20 Fujifilm Z35 
RevealedApril 2012July 2009More modern by 33 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm Z35 ZS20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 offers outer 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the ZS20.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and ZS20.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS20 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than average in class (206g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography factors
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography info
55
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than average in class (206g)
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low battery power (260 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
42
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (206g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $130 $349