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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and SZ3 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The F70EXR was brought out 4 years earlier than the SZ3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the F70EXR scores against the SZ3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic SZ3

 F70EXR SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 SZ3 F70EXR 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic SZ3

 F70EXR SZ3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR enjoys 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 SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic SZ3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the F70EXR against the SZ3.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specifications. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and SZ3.

Plainly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The F70EXR because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ3 will give extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ3
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography highlights
60
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (126 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography factors
31
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
39
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging highlights
28
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic SZ3
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Also called as FinePix F75EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 3616 x 2712 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $280 $150