Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Launched April 2013
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
- Updated by Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS45
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In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS40, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and ZS40 (18MP) and the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and ZS40 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.
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Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the ZS40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic ZS40
| Fujifilm X20 | ZS40 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Fujifilm X20
| ZS40 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | April 2013 | More modern by 8 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS40
| Fujifilm X20 | ZS40 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has sizing of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the ZS40.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and ZS40 is 83 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and ZS40.
As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS40 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
| Fujifilm X20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm X20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
| Other name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-04-29 | 2014-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | EXR Processor II | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD with AR coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 200 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 85% | 100% |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.40 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/1000 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 353 gr (0.78 pounds) | 240 gr (0.53 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 270 photographs | 300 photographs |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $500 | $450 |
