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FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP7 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
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix Z71
Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP7 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the FujiFilm Z70 and Panasonic FP7, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Z70 (12MP) and FP7 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Z70 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the FP7 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z70 grades versus the FP7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Panasonic FP7

 Z70 FP7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the FujiFilm Z70

 FP7 Z70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More modern by 11 months
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Panasonic FP7

 Z70 FP7 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm Z70 offers outer measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FP7 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm Z70 and Panasonic FP7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z70 versus the FP7.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and FP7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The picture below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z70 and FP7.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FP7 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Z70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (147 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP7 Sports photography advice
25
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography information
Panasonic FP7 Travel photography information
52
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
63
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (147g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography features
23
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
41
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (240 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP7 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
29
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average (147 grams)
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Panasonic FP7
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7
Otherwise known as FinePix Z71 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2011-01-05
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 147g (0.32 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 Overall 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 life - 240 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $130 $227