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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
37

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced March 2013
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
  • Launched July 2012
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was released 9 months after the LZ20 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S8400W scores versus the LZ20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8400W LZ20 
LaunchedMarch 2013July 2012Newer by 9 months
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm S8400W

		

		

			
 LZ20 Fujifilm S8400W 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S8400W LZ20 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8400W offers physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W against the LZ20.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8400W and LZ20 is 61 and 71 respectively.
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and LZ20.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to take the launch date  of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S8400W will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography advice
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 has manual focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
37
 MP count good (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm S8400W as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than competitors (670g)
45
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Sports photography camera
53
 amazing zoom range (24-1056mm  44.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
47
 long zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 better than average battery life (380 per charge)
 max fps low (1.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography info
52
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 great reach (1056mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 heavier than competitors (670 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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 better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 very long reach (525mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography highlights
47
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse function
45
 quite wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S8400W Vlogging information
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging information
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 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 lack of mic port
 heavier than competitors (670 grams)
25
 quite wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (499 grams)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic LZ20
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-22 2012-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670 gr (1.48 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 300 photographs 380 photographs
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $300 $250