Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic SZ7

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and SZ7 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was unveiled 16 months later than the SZ7 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 scores versus the SZ7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the SZ7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and SZ7 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and SZ7.

Plainly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic SZ7 will give more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.