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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and ZS70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was revealed 6 years before the ZS70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR scores vs the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm F550 EXR ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 ZS70 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
ReleasedApril 2017July 2011More recent by 70 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm F550 EXR ZS70 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm F550 EXR enjoys external measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the ZS70.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and ZS70 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS70 will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F550 EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography advice
39
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
54
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
52
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
no phase detect auto focus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (380 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (215g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
79
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
comes with touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse recording
62
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging features
33
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
74
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-07-19 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 322g (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $450 $450