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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise 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
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and LZ20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was announced 6 months earlier than the LZ20 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR grades versus the LZ20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm HS30EXR LZ20 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 LZ20 Fujifilm HS30EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm HS30EXR LZ20 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2012Same age
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS30EXR features external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has specifications of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR against the LZ20.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and LZ20 is 59 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and LZ20.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography features
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you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography factors
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2")
heavier than competition in class (687g)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
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long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
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good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (687g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery (380 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery (380 shots)
manual focus not available
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 mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (687 grams)
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic LZ20
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 15 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 6.80 m
Flash modes 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 (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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file 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 None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 687 gr (1.51 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 380 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $430 $250