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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
43
Overall
41
Fujifilm XP90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP90
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 203g - 110 x 71 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic ZS20, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP90 (16MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP90 was revealed 3 years later than the ZS20 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XP90 grades versus the ZS20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm XP90 ZS20 
ReleasedJanuary 2016April 2012More recent by 46 months
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm XP90

 ZS20 Fujifilm XP90 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm XP90 ZS20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP90 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic ZS20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP90 vs the ZS20.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and ZS20 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP90 and ZS20.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm XP90 to give you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP90 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography info
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP90 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography highlights
67
weather sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
not so great battery power (210 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than competition in class (206g)
provides focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP90
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
46
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (210 CIPA)
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP90
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS20
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm XP90Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm XP90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2016-01-15 2012-04-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m (with Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 203 grams (0.45 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 71 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 210 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $180 $349