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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(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
Panasonic SZ1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm X20 SZ1 
AnnouncedApril 2013January 2012More recent by 16 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Fujifilm X20

 SZ1 Fujifilm X20 
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm X20 SZ1 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography advice
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X20
Street photography with Panasonic SZ1
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than others (353g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography information
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery (270 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography information
60
great battery (270 shots)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (353g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
70
lighter than average in class (131g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (270 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging info
31
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (353g)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic SZ1
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
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