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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
71
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS50 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 808g - 135 x 101 x 146mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand 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
  • Replacement is Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") and LZ20 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm HS50 EXR was unveiled 6 months later than the LZ20 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm HS50 EXR grades versus the LZ20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS50 EXR over the Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR LZ20 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm HS50 EXR

 LZ20 Fujifilm HS50 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm HS50 EXR LZ20 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2012Similar age
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR enjoys external dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS50 EXR versus Panasonic LZ20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR against the LZ20.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and LZ20 is 54 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS50 EXR and LZ20.

All in all, each of the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS50 EXR uses the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler.

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Street photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography info
53
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/2")
more heavy than others (808 grams)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography features
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excellent zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (500 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
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excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 shots)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography highlights
56
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1000mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (808g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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good battery power (380 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (499g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS50 EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (500 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2")
missing Timelapse function
45
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery power (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
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decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than others (808 grams)
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Fujifilm HS50 EXR vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS50 EXR and Panasonic LZ20
 Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor 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 surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 12800 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1000mm (41.7x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
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
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash modes - 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 808 gr (1.78 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 101 x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 380 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $250