Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X10
- Updated by Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2012
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic SZ1
Fujifilm X20 | SZ1 | |||
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Announced | April 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 16 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Fujifilm X20
SZ1 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic SZ1
Fujifilm X20 | SZ1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic SZ1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Fujifilm X20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-04-29 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.8 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 85% | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/1000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 353 gr (0.78 lbs) | 131 gr (0.29 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photos | 250 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $500 | $179 |