Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ20

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was introduced 18 months after the LZ20 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up against the LZ20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 has outside measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic LZ20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the LZ20.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1 and LZ20 is 60 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and LZ20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.