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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Revealed July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Panasonic ZS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and ZS20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was introduced 3 years earlier than the ZS20 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the F70EXR grades vs the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic ZS20

 F70EXR ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 ZS20 F70EXR 
RevealedApril 2012July 2009Fresher by 33 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS20

 F70EXR ZS20 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the F70EXR compared to the ZS20.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and ZS20 is 93 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and ZS20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS20 will give greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older F70EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Portrait photography advice
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lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
30
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average (206g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
47
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography information
60
has built in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average (206 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
31
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging features
28
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (206g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS20
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called FinePix F75EXR Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-04-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
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 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 lbs) 206 gr (0.45 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 - 260 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $280 $349