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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push 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 F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and LZ20 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm F660EXR was released 6 months prior to the LZ20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades against the LZ20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm F660EXR LZ20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 LZ20 Fujifilm F660EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm F660EXR LZ20 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2012Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F660EXR has got outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR against the LZ20.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and LZ20 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F660EXR and LZ20.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F660EXR has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field easier.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
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good MP (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography features
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (217g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
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long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography features
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lighter than competitors (217g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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great battery life (380 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (499g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography info
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fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (217g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (499g)
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic LZ20
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 217g (0.48 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $230 $250