Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ20
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Revealed January 2013
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase 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
- Newer Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm S4800 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores against the LZ20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic LZ20
| Fujifilm S4800 | LZ20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | July 2012 | More recent by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm S4800
| LZ20 | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic LZ20
| Fujifilm S4800 | LZ20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4800 has physical dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the LZ20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and LZ20 is 66 and 71 respectively.
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and LZ20.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S4800 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography details
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Fujifilm S4800 Street photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography advice
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (518 grams)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (499g)
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Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (380 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (518 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
good battery life (380 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (525mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Fujifilm S4800 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography factors
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery life (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Fujifilm S4800 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Vlogging camera
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (518g)
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (499g)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2013-01-30 | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 2cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 518g (1.14 lb) | 499g (1.10 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | - | 380 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 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 | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $229 | $250 |