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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Released July 2012
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm S9200 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was unveiled 18 months after the LZ20 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9200 grades against the LZ20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm S9200 LZ20 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2012More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm S9200

 LZ20 Fujifilm S9200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm S9200 LZ20 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9200 comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S9200 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 vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 and the LZ20.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9200 and LZ20 is 61 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9200 and LZ20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm S9200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography info
37
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9200
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ20
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (500 shots)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography features
54
better than average battery power (500 shots)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
58
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (499g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography highlights
44
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (500 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
45
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9200
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
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fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
25
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (499g)
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic LZ20
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-06 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 12800 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
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 500 shots 380 shots
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $300 $250