FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic FS15

Lets look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm Z70 and Panasonic FS15, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Z70 was unveiled 13 months later than the FS15 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z70 matches up versus the FS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix Z70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Z70 Gallery and Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm Z70 offers exterior measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm Z70 and Panasonic FS15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z70 versus the FS15.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and FS15 is 96 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z70 and FS15.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files although you need to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger Z70 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.