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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Launched January 2015
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic SZ10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was revealed 6 years prior to the SZ10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up against the SZ10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm A170 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm A170

 SZ10 Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2009Fresher by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm A170 SZ10 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm A170 has got outside dimensions of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has proportions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic SZ10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the SZ10.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and SZ10 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm A170 and SZ10.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to offer you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography details
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (177g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm A170
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
low frames per second (1.4 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography details
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than others (177g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
terrible battery power (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging info
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging info
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than others (177 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic SZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3664 x 2748 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 140g (0.31 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 - 200 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $80 $200