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FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix Z71
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP2, both Ultracompact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was introduced around the same time to the FP2 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z70 scores versus the FP2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Panasonic FP2

 Z70 FP2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the FujiFilm Z70

 FP2 Z70 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Panasonic FP2

 Z70 FP2 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z70 comes with external measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FP2 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Z70 versus the FP2.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z70 and FP2 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z70 and FP2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FP2 to give you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z70
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP2
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Sports photography camera
25
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography details
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography details
52
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
56
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (151 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography info
23
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z70
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others (151 grams)
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Panasonic FP2
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Also referred to as FinePix Z71 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 lb) 151g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $130 $80