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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS1 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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was announced 4 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up vs the ZS1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm X20 ZS1 
RevealedApril 2013May 2009More modern by 49 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm X20

 ZS1 Fujifilm X20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm X20 ZS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 features outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the ZS1.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and ZS1 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and ZS1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X20 will produce greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/1,000 seconds)
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
25
supports face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography factors
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than others (353g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography advice
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (270 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
24
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS1
61
great battery pack (270 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (353g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than others (229 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography information
55
focusing manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (270 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.5")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging factors
31
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than others (353 grams)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than others (229 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS1
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-04-29 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353 grams (0.78 lbs) 229 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $0