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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
  • Revealed April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X30
Panasonic ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS60
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic ZS50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and ZS50 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 20 months before the ZS50 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the ZS50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm X20 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Fujifilm X20

 ZS50 Fujifilm X20 
RevealedJanuary 2015April 2013More modern by 20 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm X20 ZS50 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 has external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the ZS50.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and ZS50 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and ZS50.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X20 provides the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm X20 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography factors
46
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/1,000s)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
42
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (353g)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography advice
52
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (270 shots)
supports phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
43
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS50
60
great battery pack (270 per charge)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (353g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than competitors (243g)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (270 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
no Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging advice
31
really wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (353 grams)
34
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (243g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS50
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-04-29 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 85% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/1000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 lb) 243g (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 44
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 138
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 300 pictures
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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $500 $350