FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ20
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Panasonic LZ20
S200EXR | LZ20 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the FujiFilm S200EXR
LZ20 | S200EXR | |||
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Revealed | July 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 36 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic LZ20
S200EXR | LZ20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
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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 |