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FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is FinePix Z71
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Released July 2009
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm Z70 and Panasonic FP8, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the FP8 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was revealed 7 months later than the FP8 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z70 matches up against the FP8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Panasonic FP8

 Z70 FP8 
ReleasedFebruary 2010July 2009More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the FujiFilm Z70

 FP8 Z70 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Panasonic FP8

 Z70 FP8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z70 provides exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z70 compared to the FP8.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z70 and FP8 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z70 and FP8.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger Z70 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z70
Street photography with Panasonic FP8
48
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z70
Sports photography with Panasonic FP8
25
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm Z70
Travel photography with Panasonic FP8
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
56
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography advice
23
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f4.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
28
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Panasonic FP8
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Also called FinePix Z71 -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2009-07-27
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine V
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 124g (0.27 pounds) 151g (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $300