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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
58
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm HS30EXR
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS80
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly close but the HS20 EXR (1/2") and ZS70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The HS20 EXR was unveiled 7 years before the ZS70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS20 EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HS20 EXR scores vs the ZS70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Panasonic ZS70

 HS20 EXR ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 ZS70 HS20 EXR 
RevealedApril 2017January 2011More modern by 76 months
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic ZS70

 HS20 EXR ZS70 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got physical measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") and a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm HS20 EXR versus Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the HS20 EXR and the ZS70.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS20 EXR and ZS70 is 58 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HS20 EXR and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HS20 EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS70 will result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged HS20 EXR will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
55
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
54
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
54
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2")
more heavy than competition (730g)
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography info
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography features
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (730 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
79
good battery power (380 per charge)
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
62
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition (730g)
74
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone jack
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FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Panasonic ZS70
 FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as FinePix HS22 EXR Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 730 gr (1.61 lb) 322 gr (0.71 lb)
Physical 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 photographs
Battery format - 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $600 $450