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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and LZ20 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm HS35EXR was released 6 months after the LZ20 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR scores against the LZ20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm HS35EXR LZ20 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 LZ20 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm HS35EXR LZ20 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2012Same age
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR comes with outside measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic LZ20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR versus the LZ20.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and LZ20 is 59 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and LZ20.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm HS35EXR features the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography info
55
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2")
more heavy than average in class (687 grams)
45
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography factors
55
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (600 shots)
small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography info
53
better than average battery life (600 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (687 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
great battery power (380 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (499 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography advice
53
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (600 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2")
missing Timelapse recording
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery power (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging factors
25
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (687g)
25
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (499g)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic LZ20
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 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 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 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
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
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 600 images 380 images
Form of battery Battery Pack 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
Retail price $380 $250