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FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix Z71
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm Z70 versus Panasonic FP3, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was brought out very close to the FP3 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z70 grades vs the FP3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Panasonic FP3

 Z70 FP3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the FujiFilm Z70

 FP3 Z70 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Panasonic FP3

 Z70 FP3 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z70 enjoys outside measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z70 against the FP3.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z70 and FP3 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z70 and FP3.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FP3 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z70
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z70
Street photography with Panasonic FP3
48
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competitors (155g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography information
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography information
25
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FP3 Travel photography highlights
52
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
60
supports touch to focus
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (155g)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography info
23
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging information
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging information
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
27
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (155 grams)
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Panasonic FP3
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Also called as FinePix Z71 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-02-02 2010-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 155g (0.34 pounds)
Physical 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 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 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $182