FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS70

Below is a complete review of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S1800 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was launched 8 years before the ZS70 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S1800 scores against the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix S1800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1800 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S1800 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1800 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S1800 vs the ZS70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S1800 and ZS70 is 78 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S1800 and ZS70.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to render more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older S1800 will be behind in sensor tech.