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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and LZ20 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was manufactured 18 months before the LZ20 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores against the LZ20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm F500 EXR LZ20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 LZ20 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2011More recent by 18 months

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm F500 EXR LZ20 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Panasonic LZ20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus the LZ20.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and LZ20 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and LZ20.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F500 EXR features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult. The older Fujifilm F500 EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography details
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MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
36
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Street photography with Panasonic LZ20
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
45
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography details
47
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography features
69
lighter than competition (215 grams)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
58
great battery (380 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (499 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography features
44
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
45
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging highlights
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (215g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
25
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
heavier than competition in class (499g)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic LZ20
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 grams (0.47 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $430 $250