FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ3
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic SZ3
F70EXR | SZ3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the FujiFilm F70EXR
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2009 | More recent by 42 months |
Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic SZ3
F70EXR | SZ3 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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.
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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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 |