Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS80

Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic ZS80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and ZS80 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and ZS80 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was unveiled 5 years before the ZS80 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X20 scores against the ZS80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Panasonic ZS80 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 features exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS80 has proportions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs the ZS80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and ZS80 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and ZS80.

All in all, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS80 will give more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X20 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.