Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic ZS70

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.