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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic LZ20

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