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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Other Name is FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the F70EXR (1/2") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was released 3 months after the ZS1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the F70EXR matches up versus the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic ZS1

 F70EXR ZS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 ZS1 F70EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS1

 F70EXR ZS1 
RevealedJuly 2009May 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F70EXR features outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the F70EXR vs the ZS1.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and ZS1 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and ZS1.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The F70EXR offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
25
has face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography factors
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (229 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
60
built-in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
very long reach (270mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than others (229g)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography factors
31
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse function
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.5")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging info
28
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than others (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS1
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Alternate name FinePix F75EXR Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3616 x 2712 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 6.3
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 229 gr (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $280 $0