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FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XQ1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Fujifilm XQ1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XQ1 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix Z71
Fujifilm XQ1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm XQ2
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XQ1, both Ultracompact cameras and both are designed by FujiFilm. The resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) is fairly close but the Z70 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z70 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm XQ1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z70 matches up versus the Fujifilm XQ1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Fujifilm XQ1

 Z70 Fujifilm XQ1 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ1 over the FujiFilm Z70

 Fujifilm XQ1 Z70 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2010Newer by 46 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Fujifilm XQ1

 Z70 Fujifilm XQ1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z70 provides external measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Fujifilm XQ1 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XQ1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Z70 vs the Fujifilm XQ1.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XQ1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and Fujifilm XQ1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XQ1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z70 and Fujifilm XQ1.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The Z70 features the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The more aged Z70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XQ1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z70
Portrait photography with Fujifilm XQ1
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
43
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z70
Street photography with Fujifilm XQ1
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition (206 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm XQ1 as a Sports photography camera
25
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (240 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography information
Fujifilm XQ1 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
64
good battery pack (240 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (206 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm XQ1 Landscape photography highlights
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
56
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (240 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging info
Fujifilm XQ1 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competition (206 grams)
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Fujifilm XQ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Fujifilm XQ1
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Fujifilm XQ1
General Information
Make FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Fujifilm XQ1
Also Known as FinePix Z71 -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-11-26
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, on, off, slow syncho
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A NP-48
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $130 $500