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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS100
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS200, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and ZS200 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and ZS200 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 5 years prior to the ZS200 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X20 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the ZS200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic ZS200

 Fujifilm X20 ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Fujifilm X20

 ZS200 Fujifilm X20 
IntroducedFebruary 2018April 2013Newer by 58 months
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1240k460kCrisper screen (+780k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS200

 Fujifilm X20 ZS200 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS200 has dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the ZS200.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and ZS200 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and ZS200.

To sum up, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic ZS200 will produce more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X20 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS200
47
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography details
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competitors in class (353g)
77
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Sports photography camera
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (270 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
70
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (370 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography features
61
great battery (270 CIPA)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (353 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
76
good battery life (370 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS200
55
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (270 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
70
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
good battery life (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS200 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (353 grams)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS200
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Alternate name - Lumix DC-TZ200
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-29 2018-02-13
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II MOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dot
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lbs) 340 gr (0.75 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
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 270 pictures 370 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $800