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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched August 2011
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and ZS70 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was launched 6 years prior to the ZS70 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores versus the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm F600 EXR ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 ZS70 Fujifilm F600 EXR 
AnnouncedApril 2017August 2011More modern by 69 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm F600 EXR ZS70 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F600 EXR has outer measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR against the ZS70.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZS70 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and ZS70.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS70 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography info
40
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
54
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than others (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2")
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
53
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (215g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
79
great battery power (380 shots)
features touch focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
50
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of Timelapse mode
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-08-11 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 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 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 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 data format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 322g (0.71 lbs)
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 rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $450