Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS10

Here is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and ZS10 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 2 years later than the ZS10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades versus the ZS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 comes with outer 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 ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the ZS10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and ZS10 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and ZS10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS10 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 should have a benefit in sensor technology.