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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix S205EXR
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ30
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and LZ20 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The S200EXR was revealed 4 years earlier than the LZ20 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S200EXR scores vs the LZ20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Panasonic LZ20

 S200EXR LZ20 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 LZ20 S200EXR 
RevealedJuly 2012July 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic LZ20

 S200EXR LZ20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S200EXR and the LZ20.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and LZ20 is 54 and 71 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and LZ20.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic LZ20 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older S200EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
heavier than others in class (865g)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography info
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built-in flash
great reach (436mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (865g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.6")
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm S200EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (865 grams)
25
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (499g)
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic LZ20
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Alternate name FinePix S205EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 48.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 865g (1.91 pounds) 499g (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 $250