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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR1

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X30
Panasonic ZR1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and ZR1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was unveiled 3 years after the ZR1 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the ZR1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm X20 ZR1 
RevealedApril 2013July 2009More modern by 46 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display sizing2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Fujifilm X20

 ZR1 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZR1

 Fujifilm X20 ZR1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the ZR1.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and ZR1 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and ZR1.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X20 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography information
Panasonic ZR1 Street photography information
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography features
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery power (270 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography highlights
61
better than average battery power (270 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (353 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZR1 as a Landscape photography camera
55
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (270 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
no Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging features
31
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (353g)
28
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZR1
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1
Other name - Lumix DMC-ZX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-04-29 2009-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 gr (0.78 lb) 158 gr (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $280