Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS20

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic ZS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the ZS20 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was released 21 months before the ZS20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FX700 matches up against the ZS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Panasonic ZS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX700 offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

See the Panasonic FX700 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FX700 versus the ZS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FX700 and ZS20 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and ZS20.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged FX700 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.