Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS20
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS20 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm XP80
(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- Superseded the Panasonic ZS15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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS20 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP90 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP90 over the Panasonic ZS20
Fujifilm XP90 | ZS20 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | April 2012 | More recent by 46 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm XP90
ZS20 | Fujifilm XP90 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP90 and Panasonic ZS20
Fujifilm XP90 | ZS20 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP90 and ZS20 is 91 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm XP90 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications
Fujifilm XP90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | |
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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 |