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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX5 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
  • Alternative Name is FinePix Z71
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is very comparable but the Z70 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Z70 was released within a month of the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z70 matches up versus the TX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Sony TX5

 Z70 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the FujiFilm Z70

 TX5 Z70 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Sony TX5

 Z70 TX5 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z70 enjoys 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 Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z70 against the TX5.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z70 and TX5.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z70 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the FujiFilm Z70 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography features
Sony TX5 Street photography features
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z70
Sports photography with Sony TX5
25
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography details
Sony TX5 Travel photography details
52
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
62
environment proofing
offers touch focus
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (148 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging details
Sony TX5 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
30
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (148g)
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Sony TX5
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Otherwise known as FinePix Z71 -
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-02-02 2010-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 2.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 124 grams (0.27 lb) 148 grams (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 model NP-45A NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $130 $239