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FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm IS Pro

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm IS Pro Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix Z71
Fujifilm IS Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2007
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm IS Pro Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the FujiFilm Z70 and Fujifilm IS Pro, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro DSLR and both are offered by FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z70 (12MP) and Fujifilm IS Pro (6MP) and the Z70 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm IS Pro (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Z70 was unveiled 2 years later than the Fujifilm IS Pro and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm Z70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm IS Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Z70 grades versus the Fujifilm IS Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Fujifilm IS Pro

 Z70 Fujifilm IS Pro 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2007Fresher by 32 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Fujifilm IS Pro over the FujiFilm Z70

 Fujifilm IS Pro Z70 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Fujifilm IS Pro

 Z70 Fujifilm IS Pro 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm IS Pro Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Z70 provides external measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Fujifilm IS Pro has proportions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm Z70 and Fujifilm IS Pro in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Z70 against the Fujifilm IS Pro.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm IS Pro size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Z70 and Fujifilm IS Pro is 96 and 55 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm IS Pro top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm IS Pro Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z70 and Fujifilm IS Pro.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z70 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the FujiFilm Z70 will resolve more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Z70 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm IS Pro sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm IS Pro Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm IS Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z70
Portrait photography with Fujifilm IS Pro
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
51
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm IS Pro as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (920g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography features
Fujifilm IS Pro Sports photography features
25
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
47
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm IS Pro as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
47
lighter than average (920 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm IS Pro Landscape photography info
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm IS Pro Vlogging highlights
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
9
can't record video
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm IS Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Fujifilm IS Pro
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
General Information
Brand FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Otherwise known as FinePix Z71 -
Class Ultracompact Pro DSLR
Revealed 2010-02-02 2007-07-13
Body design Ultracompact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4256 x 2848
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Number of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.5"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 lbs) 920g (2.03 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $0