Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic ZS7 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic ZS7 has external dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3″) and weighs 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz) (including batteries). FujiFilm HS20 EXR has external dimensions of 131 x 91 x 126 mm (5.16 x 3.58 x 4.96″) and weighs 730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS7 and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR. Panasonic ZS7 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 28mm narrower, 31mm shorter and 93mm thinner than FujiFilm HS20 EXR.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic ZS7 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic ZS7 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic ZS7 is significantly lighter (512g ) than the FujiFilm HS20 EXR which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 (Lumix DMC-TZ10) nor FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR (FinePix HS22 EXR) provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Panasonic ZS7 and FujiFilm HS20 EXR's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, FujiFilm HS20 EXR features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Panasonic ZS7 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to HS20 EXR.