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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
52 Imaging
38 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Launched November 2011
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
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and ZS20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was manufactured 5 months before the ZS20 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up vs the ZS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-S1 ZS20 
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm X-S1

		

		

			
 ZS20 Fujifilm X-S1 
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-S1 ZS20 
RevealedNovember 2011April 2012Similar generation
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 comes with outside dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the ZS20.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS20 is 52 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The graphic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS20.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS20 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively.
	
			Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography features
46
 focusing manually
 has face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (2/3")
30
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS20
52
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 very small sensor size (2/3")
 heavier than competition (920 grams)
65
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with focus by touch
 lighter than average (206g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS20
44
 amazing zoom range (24-624mm  26.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking focus
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (2/3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
47
 incredible zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (260 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS20
43
 flash built-in
 quite wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (624mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (920g)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
 lighter than average (206g)
 comes with focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 not so great battery power (260 per charge)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Landscape photography factors
45
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor size (2/3")
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
 really wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 not so great battery power (260 shots)
 missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S1
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
26
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 comes with mic port
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition (920g)
34
 really wide (24mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than average (206g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-24 2012-04-26
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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 resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 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 920 gr (2.03 lb) 206 gr (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $349