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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S3250
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the S3200 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was unveiled 7 years earlier than the ZS70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S3200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the S3200 grades against the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Panasonic ZS70

 S3200 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the FujiFilm S3200

 ZS70 S3200 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2011More modern by 76 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic ZS70

 S3200 ZS70 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S3200 features external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the S3200 against the ZS70.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and ZS70 is 67 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S3200 and ZS70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S3200 will be behind in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography information
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than others (540g)
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (576mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (540g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
62
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
24
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
heavier than others (540 grams)
74
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone support
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Panasonic ZS70
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as FinePix S3250 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 380 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $190 $450