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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and ZS7 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 22 months after the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up versus the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm X20 ZS7 
RevealedApril 2013July 2011Newer by 22 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Fujifilm X20

 ZS7 Fujifilm X20 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS7

 Fujifilm X20 ZS7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X20 offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the ZS7.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and ZS7 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and ZS7.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field easier. The newer Fujifilm X20 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/1,000 seconds)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography advice
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (353g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography highlights
52
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (270 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
28
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography advice
61
great battery power (270 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (353 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
63
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X20
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
55
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (270 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lack of Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging advice
31
decently wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (353 grams)
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic ZS7
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-04-29 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $350