FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic LZ20

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and LZ20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F300EXR was released 24 months before the LZ20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the F300EXR matches up vs the LZ20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F300EXR comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic LZ20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the F300EXR and the LZ20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and LZ20 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and LZ20.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LZ20 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.