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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix S1770
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Released April 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Let's look much closer at the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the S1600 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1600 was revealed 8 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S1600 scores versus the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Panasonic ZS70

 S1600 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the FujiFilm S1600

 ZS70 S1600 
ReleasedApril 2017February 2010More recent by 87 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS70

 S1600 ZS70 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 offers external dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S1600 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 vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S1600 compared to the ZS70.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and ZS70 is 78 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and ZS70.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older S1600 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography details
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
34
excellent zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery (380 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography factors
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
79
better than average battery (380 shots)
features touch focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
62
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
74
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic ZS70
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as FinePix S1770 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-02-02 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 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 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 322g (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 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 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $130 $450