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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 6 months after the LZ20 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 matches up against the LZ20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm T500 LZ20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm T500

 LZ20 Fujifilm T500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic LZ20

 Fujifilm T500 LZ20 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 offers external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T500 and the LZ20.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm T500 and LZ20 is 95 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and LZ20.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images although you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ20
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
36
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (136g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low maximum ISO (0)
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography info
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
excellent zoom range (25-525mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Panasonic LZ20
75
lighter than competition in class (136 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
very good max aperture (f)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
good battery life (380 shots)
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (525mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (499g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ20
41
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
45
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
good battery life (380 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
35
pretty wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
25
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (499 grams)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic LZ20
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO - 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 136g (0.30 lb) 499g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 380 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $250