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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS12

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z700EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
  • 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix Z707EXR
Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Released April 2009
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the FujiFilm Z700EXR versus Panasonic FS12, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z700EXR (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is relatively similar but the Z700EXR (1/2") and FS12 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Z700EXR was revealed 10 months later than the FS12 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z700EXR scores vs the FS12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Panasonic FS12

 Z700EXR FS12 
ReleasedFebruary 2010April 2009Fresher by 10 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR

 FS12 Z700EXR 

Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FS12

 Z700EXR FS12 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Z700EXR enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS12 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm Z700EXR versus Panasonic FS12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z700EXR against the FS12.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS12 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z700EXR and FS12 is 95 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS12 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z700EXR and FS12.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Z700EXR contains the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more modern Z700EXR will have a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS12 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FS12
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic FS12 Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average (158 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic FS12 Travel photography features
55
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (158g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
51
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm Z700EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FS12
33
very good size screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
28
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z700EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic FS12 Vlogging details
27
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (158 grams)
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FS12
 FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
Also referred to as FinePix Z707EXR -
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-02 2009-04-17
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 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
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 31-124mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.7 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 158g (0.35 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $250 $228