FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic 3D1

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the F70EXR (1/2") and 3D1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F70EXR was unveiled 3 years earlier than the 3D1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the F70EXR matches up versus the 3D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery & Panasonic 3D1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic 3D1 has measurements of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the F70EXR and the 3D1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and 3D1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and 3D1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic 3D1 will give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.