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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40

Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS15
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was released 2 years after the ZS20 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores against the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9800 ZS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2015April 2012More modern by 34 months
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm S9800

		

		

			
 ZS20 Fujifilm S9800 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9800 ZS20 
Manual focus  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9800 comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 versus the ZS20.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and ZS20 is 61 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9800 and ZS20.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9800 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm S9800 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9800
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
37
 MP count good (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
30
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm S9800 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than average in class (670g)
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography factors
53
 amazing zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
47
 incredible zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (260 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9800
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
57
 MP count good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average in class (670 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
68
 lighter than competition in class (206g)
 comes with touch focus
 MP count good (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (24mm)
 very long reach (480mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 low battery pack (260 CIPA)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S9800 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography highlights
42
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 no Time Lapse mode
42
 fairly wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (14MP)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 low battery pack (260 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging advice
57
 quite wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 no mic port
 heavier than average in class (670 grams)
34
 fairly wide (24mm)
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (206g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm S9800Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-14 2012-04-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro 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 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 670g (1.48 lbs) 206g (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos 260 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $299 $349