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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
42 Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2011
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and FZ70 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced 3 years prior to the FZ70 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR scores vs the FZ70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 

				

					

						
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Panasonic FZ70

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F500 EXR FZ70 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

					

					

						
 FZ70 Fujifilm F500 EXR 
LaunchedJuly 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Focus manually  More accurate focus
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FZ70

					

					

						
 Fujifilm F500 EXR FZ70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR provides exterior measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR compared to the FZ70.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FZ70 is 91 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and FZ70.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR includes the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F500 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

						Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography features
31
 resolution is good (16MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2")
 doesn't have RAW format
56
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2")
 doesn't have RAW format
49
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (606g)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography info
48
 incredible zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
 very small sensor (1/2")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
 excellent zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 good battery pack (400 per charge)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
69
 lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 great zoom (360mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
55
 good battery pack (400 shots)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (20mm)
 long reach (1200mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (606 grams)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm F500 EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography highlights
44
 decently wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 very small sensor (1/2")
 doesn't have RAW format
 missing Timelapse mode
54
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (20mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (400 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm F500 EXR as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
33
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (215g)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing microphone support
26
 reasonably wide (20mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 does not have microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (606 grams)
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Panasonic FZ70
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-01-05 2013-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 3.20 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lb) 606 gr (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 171
Other
Battery life - 400 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $430 $300