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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix HS11
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS80
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the FujiFilm HS10 versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was brought out 7 years prior to the ZS70 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HS10 grades versus the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Panasonic ZS70

 HS10 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the FujiFilm HS10

 ZS70 HS10 
AnnouncedApril 2017July 2010Fresher by 82 months
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS70

 HS10 ZS70 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 has outer measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the HS10 and the ZS70.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and ZS70 is 60 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and ZS70.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to offer you greater detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older HS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography info
40
manual focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography highlights
54
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (666 grams)
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography features
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery (380 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography info
45
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (666g)
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
great battery (380 CIPA)
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm HS10
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
44
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
62
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
23
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors (666g)
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing microphone support
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Panasonic ZS70
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as FinePix HS11 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-07-06 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 666g (1.47 lbs) 322g (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 380 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $900 $450