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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic ZS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS20
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the F70EXR (1/2") and ZS15 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The F70EXR was revealed 3 years before the ZS15 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the F70EXR matches up against the ZS15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic ZS15

 F70EXR ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 ZS15 F70EXR 
IntroducedJune 2012July 2009More modern by 35 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS15

 F70EXR ZS15 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR features outer 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 ZS15 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the F70EXR and the ZS15.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and ZS15 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and ZS15.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS15 will show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS15 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW format
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Street photography with Panasonic ZS15
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (208 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography features
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
36
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography info
60
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than average in class (208 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery life (260 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography info
31
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS15
28
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
33
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (208 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS15
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
Also Known as FinePix F75EXR Lumix DMC-TZ25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2012-06-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
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
Peak resolution 3616 x 2712 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 grams (0.45 lbs) 208 grams (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life - 260 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $280 $279