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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
83 Imaging
39 Features
59 Overall
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Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
30 Overall
33

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(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
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and ZS5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was introduced 2 years after the ZS5 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the ZS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 ZS5 
IntroducedApril 2013June 2010More modern by 35 months
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Screen sizing2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm X20

		

		

			
 ZS5 Fujifilm X20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS5

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X20 ZS5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 provides outer 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 ZS5 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the ZS5.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and ZS5 is 83 and 92 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and ZS5.
All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 has got the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The newer Fujifilm X20 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X20
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
47
 has manual focus
 high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
 delivers RAW formats
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
27
 supports face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no external flash support
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS5 as a Street photography camera
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
 heavier than average in class (353 grams)
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (214 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X20
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS5
52
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery life (270 per charge)
 supports phase detect auto focus
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
31
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography information
61
 good battery life (270 per charge)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average in class (353g)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
63
 lighter than competitors (214 grams)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 long zoom (300mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS5
55
 has manual focus
 rather wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 decent sized screen (2.8")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 good battery life (270 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (2/3")
 missing Time Lapse mode
33
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7")
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging advice
31
 rather wide (28mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 missing mic port
 heavier than average in class (353g)
31
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors (214 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing microphone support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-04-29 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine HD II
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 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 grams (0.78 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $500 $300