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FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP5 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix Z71
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Photography Glossary

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP5, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was released 11 months prior to the FP5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z70 matches up against the FP5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Panasonic FP5

 Z70 FP5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the FujiFilm Z70

 FP5 Z70 
IntroducedJanuary 2011February 2010Newer by 11 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Panasonic FP5

 Z70 FP5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Z70 offers outside dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z70 and the FP5.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and FP5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z70 and FP5.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP5 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Z70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FP5 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z70
Sports photography with Panasonic FP5
25
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery (260 shots)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z70
Travel photography with Panasonic FP5
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
65
better than average battery (260 CIPA)
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Landscape photography camera
23
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
better than average battery (260 per charge)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
30
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Panasonic FP5
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Also called as FinePix Z71 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
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 distance 9cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124 gr (0.27 pounds) 141 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 life - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $199