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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm S4200 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was revealed 6 months before the LZ20 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up vs the LZ20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm S4200 LZ20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm S4200

 LZ20 Fujifilm S4200 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm S4200 LZ20 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2012Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 offers exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and 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).

Check the Fujifilm S4200 versus Panasonic LZ20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs the LZ20.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and LZ20 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and LZ20.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic LZ20 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4200
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ20
35
MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4200
Street photography with Panasonic LZ20
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (543g)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4200
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4200
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
54
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (543 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography factors
41
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging details
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging details
24
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (543g)
25
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
heavier than competition (499 grams)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic LZ20
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543g (1.20 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photographs 380 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $250