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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1770
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Released July 2013
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was revealed 4 years earlier than the FZ70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S1600 grades against the FZ70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic FZ70

 S1600 FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the FujiFilm S1600

 FZ70 S1600 
ReleasedJuly 2013February 2010Newer by 42 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic FZ70

 S1600 FZ70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1600 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the S1600 versus the FZ70.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1600 and FZ70 is 78 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1600 and FZ70.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ70 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S1600 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography highlights
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no manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
56
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography factors
55
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long zoom (420mm)
no Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
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better than average battery life (400 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (606 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography information
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relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (400 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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quite wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (606 grams)
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic FZ70
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Also referred to as FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 606 gr (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 171
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $300