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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix F305EXR
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and ZS70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The F300EXR was revealed 7 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the F300EXR scores versus the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Panasonic ZS70

 F300EXR ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 ZS70 F300EXR 
IntroducedApril 2017July 2010More modern by 82 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS70

 F300EXR ZS70 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR offers outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the F300EXR and the ZS70.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F300EXR and ZS70 is 91 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and ZS70.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F300EXR having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS70 will deliver more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F300EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
54
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
34
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
63
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
79
great battery pack (380 per charge)
boasts touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
38
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
62
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
74
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone socket
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Panasonic ZS70
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called FinePix F305EXR Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 215 gr (0.47 lb) 322 gr (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $280 $450