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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2012
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and SZ5 (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and SZ5 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The F70EXR was released 4 years before the SZ5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the F70EXR matches up against the SZ5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic SZ5

 F70EXR SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 SZ5 F70EXR 
RevealedJuly 2012July 2009Fresher by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic SZ5

 F70EXR SZ5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the F70EXR against the SZ5.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and SZ5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and SZ5.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ5 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ5
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ5
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ5
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
very long reach (270mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography features
31
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
42
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging details
28
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than average in class (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic SZ5
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Also called as FinePix F75EXR -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-07-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3616 x 2712 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 pounds) 136g (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $195