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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump 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
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm S1 LZ20 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2012Newer by 18 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm S1

 LZ20 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm S1 LZ20 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography factors
56
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
37
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Panasonic LZ20
58
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (680g)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography information
57
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (350 per charge)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography advice
63
great battery power (350 shots)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than others (680 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography advice
58
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery power (350 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
45
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging highlights
57
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than others (680g)
25
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic LZ20
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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 mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lb) 499 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 350 photographs 380 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $400 $250