Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS3

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic ZS3, one is 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 ZS3 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and ZS3 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was unveiled 4 years after the ZS3 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X20 grades against the ZS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Panasonic ZS3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS3 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).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic ZS3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the ZS3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and ZS3 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and ZS3.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X20 will provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X20 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.