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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm F800EXR
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and LZ20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was brought out 7 months later than the LZ20 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades versus the LZ20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm F900EXR LZ20 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2012Fresher by 7 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 LZ20 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm F900EXR LZ20 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR features outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic LZ20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR against the LZ20.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and LZ20 is 90 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and LZ20.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR includes the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult. The newer Fujifilm F900EXR provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ20
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2")
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decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2")
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
terrible battery (260 per charge)
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incredible zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography information
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lighter than others in class (232 grams)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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good battery pack (380 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ20
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really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
45
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (499g)
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic LZ20
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 pounds) 499 gr (1.10 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 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 260 pictures 380 pictures
Form 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $380 $250