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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 3 years before the SZ1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up vs the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm A170 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Fujifilm A170

 SZ1 Fujifilm A170 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm A170 SZ1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the SZ1.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and SZ1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and SZ1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ1 to produce extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography highlights
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography highlights
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
50
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition (131g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (131 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic SZ1
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 131 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 life - 250 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $80 $179