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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Other Name is FinePix F75EXR
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS8
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS7, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the F70EXR (1/2") and ZS7 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was brought out 24 months prior to the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the F70EXR grades vs the ZS7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Panasonic ZS7

 F70EXR ZS7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 ZS7 F70EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS7

 F70EXR ZS7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F70EXR offers outside measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the F70EXR versus the ZS7.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and ZS7.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS7 will show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218g)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography features
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Travel photography camera
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
long zoom (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than average in class (218g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography advice
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pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS7 as a Vlogging camera
28
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (218 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Panasonic ZS7
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Other name FinePix F75EXR Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine HD II
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 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3616 x 2712 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 218g (0.48 lbs)
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 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 model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $350