FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm X100

Here, we are evaluating the FujiFilm Z70 and Fujifilm X100, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by FujiFilm. The image resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) is fairly close but the Z70 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The Z70 was revealed 15 months before the Fujifilm X100 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm Z70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Fujifilm X100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z70 scores against the Fujifilm X100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix Z70 and Fujifilm FinePix X100. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Z70 Gallery and Fujifilm X100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z70 enjoys physical measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm X100 has measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm Z70 and Fujifilm X100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z70 against the Fujifilm X100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and Fujifilm X100 is 96 and 80 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z70 and Fujifilm X100.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Z70 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The older Z70 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.