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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S3250
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the FZ70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the S3200 matches up versus the FZ70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Panasonic FZ70

 S3200 FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the FujiFilm S3200

 FZ70 S3200 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2011Fresher by 30 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic FZ70

 S3200 FZ70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S3200 enjoys exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic FZ70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S3200 vs the FZ70.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and FZ70 is 67 and 63 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S3200 and FZ70.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FZ70 to give extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older S3200 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count good (14MP)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography info
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (540g)
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography highlights
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excellent zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (400 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
54
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (576mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
55
great battery power (400 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (606 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging info
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (540g)
26
reasonably wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
heavier than others (606 grams)
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic FZ70
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Also Known as FinePix S3250 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-01-05 2013-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 pounds) 606 grams (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 171
Other
Battery life 300 images 400 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $190 $300