Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic TS20

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and TS20 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 16 months later than the TS20 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the TS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 provides external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the TS20.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and TS20 is 83 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and TS20.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS20 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.