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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
61 Imaging
40 Features
46 Overall
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Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71 Imaging
38 Features
34 Overall
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(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
  • Released January 2015
Panasonic LZ20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 499g - 120 x 76 x 80mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was revealed 2 years later than the LZ20 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades versus the LZ20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Panasonic LZ20

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S9800 LZ20 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2012More recent by 31 months
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm S9800

          

          

            
 LZ20 Fujifilm S9800 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic LZ20

          

          

            
 Fujifilm S9800 LZ20 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9800 has outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 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).
Check out the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic LZ20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 against the LZ20.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S9800 and LZ20 is 61 and 71 respectively.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9800 and LZ20.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to factor the release date  of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm S9800 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

            Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Portrait photography camera
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 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 can't use external flash
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 MP count decent (16MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm S9800 Street photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Street photography info
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 no articulating screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
45
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 more heavy than average in class (499g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography features
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography features
53
 excellent zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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 amazing zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery pack (380 shots)
 low fps (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography info
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography info
57
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (670 grams)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
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 great battery pack (380 shots)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (525mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than average in class (499g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9800
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ20
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse function
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 great battery pack (380 per charge)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ20
57
 relatively wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.9)
 does not have mic support
 heavier than competition in class (670g)
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have microphone jack
 more heavy than average in class (499 grams)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic LZ20
 Fujifilm S9800Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm S9800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-14 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus range 7cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
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    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 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 670 gr (1.48 lb) 499 gr (1.10 lb)
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 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 pictures 380 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $299 $250