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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix A100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Fujifilm A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 61 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2009
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A100 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm A100 matches up against the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A100 over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm A100 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm A100

 ZS70 Fujifilm A100 
IntroducedApril 2017February 2009More modern by 99 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm A100 ZS70 

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A100 has outer dimensions of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm A100 against the ZS70.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm A100 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A100 and ZS70.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to offer more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A100
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
54
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (380 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
great battery (380 CIPA)
includes focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
62
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A100 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
25
lighter than others in class (124 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
74
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm A100 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A100 and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm FinePix A100Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-04 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 124g (0.27 lb) 322g (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 61 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 - 380 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $450