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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic TS3 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 Known as FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS4
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Its time to look closer at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is very well matched but the F70EXR (1/2") and TS3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The F70EXR was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TS3 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the F70EXR grades vs the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic TS3

 F70EXR TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 TS3 F70EXR 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2009Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic TS3

 F70EXR TS3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F70EXR features outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the F70EXR against the TS3.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and TS3 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The graphic here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and TS3.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic TS3 will give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic TS3 Street photography factors
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic TS3 Travel photography features
60
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
great battery power (310 CIPA)
weather sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
31
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
great battery power (310 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic TS3
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as FinePix F75EXR Lumix DMC-FT3
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine FHD
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3616 x 2712 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 310 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $380