Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and LZ20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was released 12 months earlier than the LZ20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades versus the LZ20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR features external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions 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 F550 EXR and Panasonic LZ20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs the LZ20.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and LZ20 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and LZ20.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.