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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic ZS70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was introduced 8 years prior to the ZS70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm A170 grades versus the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm A170 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm A170

 ZS70 Fujifilm A170 
LaunchedApril 2017July 2009More modern by 94 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm A170 ZS70 

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm A170 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the ZS70.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and ZS70 is 94 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and ZS70.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to give greater detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm A170 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
54
manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm A170
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm A170
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
79
good battery power (380 CIPA)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
62
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
exports RAW files
good battery power (380 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
74
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3664 x 2748 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (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 size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data 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 140 grams (0.31 lbs) 322 grams (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $80 $450