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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
54
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

FujiFilm S200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-436mm (F2.8-5.3) lens
  • 865g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is FinePix S205EXR
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS80
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the S200EXR (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the S200EXR (1/1.6") and ZS70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The S200EXR was released 8 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the S200EXR matches up versus the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S200EXR over the Panasonic ZS70

 S200EXR ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the FujiFilm S200EXR

 ZS70 S200EXR 
LaunchedApril 2017July 2009More recent by 94 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic ZS70

 S200EXR ZS70 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S200EXR enjoys physical measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the S200EXR versus the ZS70.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S200EXR and ZS70 is 54 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S200EXR and ZS70.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S200EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS70 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The older S200EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography info
45
you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
54
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
45
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
heavier than competition (865 grams)
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography features
34
excellent zoom range (31-436mm 14.1 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
no phase detect auto focus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (380 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
38
built-in flash
long zoom (436mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (865 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
79
good battery (380 CIPA)
includes focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S200EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
34
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.6")
does not have Time Lapse mode
62
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S200EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging details
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has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not great (31mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition (865g)
74
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone support
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FujiFilm S200EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S200EXR and Panasonic ZS70
 FujiFilm FinePix S200EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as FinePix S205EXR Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.6" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8 x 6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 48.0mm² 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 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-436mm (14.1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.20 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes 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
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 865 gr (1.91 pounds) 322 gr (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-140 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $450