Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ20
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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Renewed by Panasonic LZ30

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview
Following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm SL300 was manufactured 6 months before the LZ20 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores against the LZ20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ20 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL300 over the Panasonic LZ20
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm SL300
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Common features in the Fujifilm SL300 and Panasonic LZ20
Fujifilm SL300 | LZ20 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Absent Touch display |
Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL300 provides external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ20 has measurements of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 and the LZ20.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and LZ20 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and LZ20.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ20 to offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm SL300 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix SL300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2012-07-18 |
Body design | 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 | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 97% | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 510 gr (1.12 pounds) | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) |
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 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 photographs | 380 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-85 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $280 | $250 |