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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Updated by Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was unveiled 6 months prior to the LZ20 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S4500 matches up versus the LZ20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm S4500 LZ20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm S4500

 LZ20 Fujifilm S4500 
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm S4500 LZ20 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 has outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") having a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LZ20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the LZ20.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and LZ20 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and LZ20.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic LZ20 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography features
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resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (543g)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography advice
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resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (543g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Landscape photography camera
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fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging details
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than others (543g)
25
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic LZ20
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 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 surface 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
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
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 modes 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 pounds) 499 grams (1.10 pounds)
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 shots 380 shots
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $250