Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS50 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
- Revealed April 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm X10
- Replacement is Fujifilm X30
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic ZS50
Fujifilm X20 | ZS50 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Fujifilm X20
ZS50 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | ![]() | April 2013 | More modern by 20 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS50
Fujifilm X20 | ZS50 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Fujifilm X20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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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 |