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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ30
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively similar but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and LZ20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was launched 18 months before the LZ20 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the HS20 EXR grades against the LZ20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Panasonic LZ20

 HS20 EXR LZ20 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 LZ20 HS20 EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2011Newer by 18 months

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic LZ20

 HS20 EXR LZ20 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR features physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the HS20 EXR vs the LZ20.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and LZ20 is 58 and 71 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The image below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and LZ20.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The HS20 EXR has the bigger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The more aged HS20 EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
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decent MP (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
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tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2")
more heavy than competitors in class (730 grams)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography features
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amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery (380 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (730g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
good battery (380 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ20
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
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really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (730 grams)
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really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
more heavy than competition (499g)
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic LZ20
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Other name FinePix HS22 EXR -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $600 $250