Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      Fujifilm X20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Fujifilm X20 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Fujifilm X20 was introduced in April 2013 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Fujifilm X20 Highlights

      • 12 MP 2/3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.80" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
      • 12.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Fujifilm X20
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1.

      PROS

      Fujifilm X20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 103 g (0.23 lb / 3.63 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Fujifilm X20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Fujifilm X20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Fujifilm X20

      Fujifilm X20
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X20 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1.

      Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
      Larger Sensor 2/3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
      RAW Support vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.0 vs f/2.8
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.8 vs f/6.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 5 cm
      Larger Screen 2.80" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1600 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 12.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Average Metering vs
      Spot Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      HDMI Output Mini vs
      Longer Battery Life 270 shots vs 260 shots

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      Fujifilm X30
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm X10
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm X70
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon S6100
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Leica V-Lux 30
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Fujifilm XQ1
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Samsung ST150F
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      Panasonic XS1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 over Fujifilm X20.

      Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 4608 x 3456
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 24 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 112 mm vs 120 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4x vs 5x
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 60 sec
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Lighter 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz) vs 103 g (0.23 lb / 3.63 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1.

      Fujifilm X-H1
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      APS-C

      24.3 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon G11
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon SD4500 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO12,8006,400
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)103 g (0.23 lb / 3.63 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
        Small Sensor2/3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot230k dot
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life270 shots260 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Fujifilm X20 has a 2.80" screen with 460k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.


      Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder on Fujifilm X20

      Fujifilm X20 has a built-in Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. It has a 85% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1.

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X20 features a 12 megapixel 2/3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 8.8 x 6.6 mm and a total area of 58.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800. Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Fujifilm X20 is equipped with EXR Processor II processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2664, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1864, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3456 x 3456, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Fujifilm X20 comes with NP-50 battery pack with battery life of 270 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X20, and up to 1/1600 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. Fujifilm X20 can shoot continuously up to 12.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m on Fujifilm X20 and 4.40 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. Fujifilm X20 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/1000 sec on Fujifilm X20.

      Physical Parameters

      Fujifilm X20 body has dimensions of 117 x 70 x 57 mm (4.61 x 2.76 x 2.24") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 body has dimensions of 94 x 54 x 14 mm (3.7 x 2.13 x 0.55"). Fujifilm X20 weighs 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 weighs 103 g (0.23 lb / 3.63 oz).

      Fujifilm X20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      117 mm

      70 mm

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      94 mm

      54 mm

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      57 mm

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      Size comparisons of Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Fujifilm X20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Fujifilm X20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Fujifilm X20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      GOOD
      70
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Fujifilm X20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      GOOD
      75
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Fujifilm X20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 103 g (0.23 lb / 3.63 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Fujifilm X20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      GOOD
      83
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 103 g (0.23 lb / 3.63 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and give them scores of 61 and 52 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Fujifilm X20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      52

      Sensor

      Fujifilm X20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Fujifilm X20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      GOOD
      73
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 12.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/1000 sec
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Fujifilm X20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Fujifilm X20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      GOOD
      82
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Fujifilm X20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.80"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Fujifilm X20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      POOR
      50
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Fujifilm X20

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 353 g (0.78 lb / 12.45 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 103 g (0.23 lb / 3.63 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 260 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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