FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS12
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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm Z700EXR Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z700EXR over the Panasonic FS12
Z700EXR | FS12 | |||
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | April 2009 | Fresher by 10 months |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the FujiFilm Z700EXR
FS12 | Z700EXR |
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Common features in the FujiFilm Z700EXR and Panasonic FS12
Z700EXR | FS12 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm Z700EXR vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z700EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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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 |