Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ20
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic LZ20
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm F800EXR
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Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic LZ20
Fujifilm F800EXR | LZ20 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
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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 |