Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic SZ1

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and SZ1 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 16 months later than the SZ1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 has external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the SZ1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and SZ1 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and SZ1.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic SZ1 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X20 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.