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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released July 2012
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced 6 months after the LZ20 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades vs the LZ20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm SL1000 LZ20 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 LZ20 Fujifilm SL1000 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm SL1000 LZ20 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2012Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Panasonic LZ20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 and the LZ20.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm SL1000 and LZ20 is 61 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and LZ20.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos but you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography features
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good MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
manual focus not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography details
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography details
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (659g)
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (350 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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long zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography factors
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better than average battery (350 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (659 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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good battery pack (380 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (525mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ20
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quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging highlights
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quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competitors (659g)
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (499g)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic LZ20
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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 data format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659 grams (1.45 lbs) 499 grams (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 photos 380 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $600 $250