• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 480.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm Z900EXR advantages over Panasonic ZS20

  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 28 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    151g vs 207g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    12.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Panasonic ZS20 advantages over Fujifilm Z900EXR

  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.3 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    480 mm vs 140 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Built-in GPS
    GPS vs None
    Geotag your photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    24 mm vs 28 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • Very long zoom lens; Full HD video; Great grip; Built-in GPS; HDR and Handheld Night Shot modes.

  • Poor image quality due to excessive noise suppression; Flash too close to the grip; No GPS logging; Battery only charges in the camera; Limited touchscreen.

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm Z700EXR

Fujifilm Z900EXR
Fujifilm Z700EXR
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
Panasonic ZS20
Fujifilm Z700EXR
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video

Compared to Fujifilm Z800EXR

Fujifilm Z900EXR
Fujifilm Z800EXR
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out
  • $156
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels
Panasonic ZS20
Fujifilm Z800EXR
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $156
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Fujifilm Z90

Fujifilm Z900EXR
Fujifilm Z90
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
Panasonic ZS20
Fujifilm Z90
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Touchscreen
  • $93
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compared to Panasonic ZS10

Fujifilm Z900EXR
Panasonic ZS10
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
Panasonic ZS20
Panasonic ZS10
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $214
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Faster shutter

Compared to Panasonic ZS19

Fujifilm Z900EXR
Panasonic ZS19
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture
Panasonic ZS20
Panasonic ZS19
  • $217
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Built-in GPS
  • $300
  • 1/2.33 inch
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