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FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic GF7 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
  • Released February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix Z71
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF8
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

Following is a extended review of the FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic GF7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Z70 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the Z70 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z70 was introduced 6 years earlier than the GF7 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm Z70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z70 matches up versus the GF7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Panasonic GF7

 Z70 GF7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the FujiFilm Z70

 GF7 Z70 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2010More modern by 60 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Panasonic GF7

 Z70 GF7 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z70 has got physical dimensions 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 GF7 has sizing of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Z70 versus the GF7.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z70 and GF7 is 96 and 90 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z70 and GF7.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z70 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic GF7 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Z70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z70
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF7
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
65
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography info
Panasonic GF7 Street photography info
48
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography details
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography details
25
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
great max shutter speed (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.8 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
70
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery (230 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography details
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (230 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GF7 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
33
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Panasonic GF7
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Also referred to as FinePix Z71 -
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-02-02 2015-02-01
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focus range 9cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.8 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 124 gr (0.27 lbs) 266 gr (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 life - 230 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $308