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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm F900EXR
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
  • Released July 2012
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ30
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and LZ20 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was announced at a similar time to the LZ20 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades against the LZ20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm F800EXR LZ20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 LZ20 Fujifilm F800EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm F800EXR LZ20 
ReleasedJuly 2012July 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR comes with external measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 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 out the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR versus the LZ20.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and LZ20 is 90 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and LZ20.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F800EXR offers the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field easier.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ20
44
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (232g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2")
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (232g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
58
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography features
50
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse function
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging info
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
25
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (499g)
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic LZ20
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-25 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 surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 232g (0.51 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 380 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $330 $250