FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS70
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Announced June 2010
- Alternate Name is FinePix JZ505
(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
- Released April 2017
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic ZS70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the JZ500 grades against the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic ZS70
JZ500 | ZS70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the FujiFilm JZ500
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Released | April 2017 | ![]() | June 2010 | More modern by 83 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic ZS70
JZ500 | ZS70 |
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ500 features outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Look at the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the JZ500 vs the ZS70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and ZS70 is 93 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and ZS70.
To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Also called as | FinePix JZ505 | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-06-16 | 2017-04-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) | 322 grams (0.71 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 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 pictures |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $450 |