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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic LZ20

Portability
52 Imaging
38 Features
55 Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 front
Portability
71 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Announced November 2011
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
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Renewed by Panasonic LZ30
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and LZ20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was introduced 7 months earlier than the LZ20 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades against the LZ20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-S1 LZ20 
Manual focus  More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm X-S1

		

		

			
 LZ20 Fujifilm X-S1 
IntroducedJuly 2012November 2011Newer by 7 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic LZ20

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-S1 LZ20 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 has got physical dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has sizing of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic LZ20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the LZ20.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and LZ20 is 52 and 71 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and LZ20.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LZ20 will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic LZ20 Portrait photography information
46
 manual focus
 features face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (2/3")
37
 MP count good (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S1 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic LZ20 as a Street photography camera
52
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 very small sensor (2/3")
 heavier than competition (920g)
45
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LZ20 Sports photography factors
44
 excellent zoom range (24-624mm  26.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (2/3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
47
 long zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16MP)
 has tracking focus
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Travel photography advice
43
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (624mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition (920g)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 great zoom (525mm)
 no Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (499g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LZ20 Landscape photography advice
45
 manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (2/3")
 missing Time Lapse recording
45
 decently wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 good battery power (380 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging features
Panasonic LZ20 Vlogging features
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 comes with mic support
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 heavier than competition (920 grams)
25
 decently wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone port
 more heavy than competition (499 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic LZ20
 Fujifilm X-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-11-24 2012-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 25-525mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 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 Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 8.00 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 920 gr (2.03 lbs) 499 gr (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $250