FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ1

Lets examine more closely at the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and SZ1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was launched 3 years before the SZ1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the F70EXR scores vs the SZ1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F70EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Panasonic SZ1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the F70EXR vs the SZ1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and SZ1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and SZ1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic SZ1 will give more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.