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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
46
Features
70
Overall
55

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix XP11
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP30
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS70, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The XP10 was released 8 years prior to the ZS70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the XP10 scores vs the ZS70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic ZS70

 XP10 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the FujiFilm XP10

 ZS70 XP10 
IntroducedApril 2017February 2010Fresher by 87 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic ZS70

 XP10 ZS70 

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm XP10 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the XP10 against the ZS70.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XP10 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the XP10 and ZS70.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older XP10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography information
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography details
59
weather sealing
lighter than average (135g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography details
29
features tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
60
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm XP10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
59
lighter than average (135 grams)
weather sealing
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
79
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
comes with touch focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography highlights
27
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
62
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic socket
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic jack
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic ZS70
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Alternate name FinePix XP11 Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-02-02 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lb) 322 gr (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $175 $450