Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic LZ20
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Revealed July 2012
- Replacement is Fujifilm X20
(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
- Updated by Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic LZ20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and LZ20 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe Fujifilm X10 was manufactured within a month of the LZ20 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X10 grades versus the LZ20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Panasonic LZ20
Fujifilm X10 | LZ20 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ20 over the Fujifilm X10
LZ20 | Fujifilm X10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic LZ20
Fujifilm X10 | LZ20 | |||
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Released | July 2012 | July 2012 | Similar generation | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 has outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ20 has dimensions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic LZ20 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the LZ20.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and LZ20 is 83 and 71 respectively.
Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X10 and LZ20.
All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LZ20 will offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.
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Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic LZ20 Specifications
Fujifilm X10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm X10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-07-11 | 2012-07-18 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-525mm (21.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/3.1-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 85 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.00 m | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/1000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) | 1280 x 720p ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) | 499 gr (1.10 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 120 x 76 x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 245 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 shots | 380 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $600 | $250 |