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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2990
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Released April 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the S2950 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S2950 was announced 7 years before the ZS70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S2950 scores vs the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Panasonic ZS70

 S2950 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the FujiFilm S2950

 ZS70 S2950 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2011More recent by 76 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS70

 S2950 ZS70 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm S2950 features outside measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S2950 versus the ZS70.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2950 and ZS70 is 76 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S2950 and ZS70.

As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS70 to show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older S2950 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography features
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
76
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography features
47
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
60
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
good battery power (380 per charge)
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
42
really wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
62
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2950 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
74
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm S2950 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2950 and Panasonic ZS70
 FujiFilm FinePix S2950Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2950 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as FinePix S2990 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file 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 437 grams (0.96 lb) 322 grams (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 300 images 380 images
Battery style AA 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
Card slots One One
Price at launch $330 $450