Fujifilm X-E4 vs Panasonic ZS20

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-E4 and Panasonic ZS20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and ZS20 (14MP) and the Fujifilm X-E4 (APS-C) and ZS20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was launched 8 years later than the ZS20 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up versus the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery & Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E4 features exterior dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") having a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus the ZS20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and ZS20 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E4 and ZS20.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-E4 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E4 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.