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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
76
Imaging
36
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S2990
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ30
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the FujiFilm S2950 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S2950 (14MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was brought out 18 months prior to the LZ20 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S2950 scores versus the LZ20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Panasonic LZ20

 S2950 LZ20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the FujiFilm S2950

 LZ20 S2950 
IntroducedJuly 2012January 2011Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic LZ20

 S2950 LZ20 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2950 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S2950 versus Panasonic LZ20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the S2950 and the LZ20.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S2950 and LZ20 is 76 and 71 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and LZ20.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ20 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older S2950 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography highlights
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Travel photography camera
60
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
great battery (380 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (499 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography features
42
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
25
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (499g)
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic LZ20
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Alternate name FinePix S2990 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file 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 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 300 photographs 380 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $330 $250