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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
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
  • Released April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Panasonic ZS70

 JZ500 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 ZS70 JZ500 
ReleasedApril 2017June 2010More modern by 83 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic ZS70

 JZ500 ZS70 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
54
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography features
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
low max shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
67
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
79
good battery power (380 per charge)
supports focus via touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Panasonic ZS70
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
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