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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic ZS35

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 front
Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 305g - 107 x 62 x 32mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ55
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS30
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic ZS35, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and ZS35 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was brought out 3 years later than the ZS35 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T20 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up vs the ZS35 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm X-T20 ZS35 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2014More recent by 37 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS35 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 ZS35 Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic ZS35

 Fujifilm X-T20 ZS35 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T20 enjoys physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic ZS35 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the ZS35.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic ZS35 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and ZS35 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic ZS35 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and ZS35.

As you can see, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T20 will provide extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T20 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic ZS35 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
37
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Street photography factors
78
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
lack of image stabilization
68
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS35
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
53
great zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS35 Travel photography factors
76
supports touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition (305g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS35 Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS35 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Panasonic ZS35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Panasonic ZS35
 Fujifilm X-T20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ55
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2017-01-18 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 325 21
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range - 3cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD (180 degree tilt) with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 305g (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 107 x 62 x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life 350 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $900 $300