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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Released July 2013
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and FZ70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was revealed 18 months earlier than the FZ70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm F660EXR grades against the FZ70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm F660EXR FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm F660EXR

 FZ70 Fujifilm F660EXR 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm F660EXR FZ70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR enjoys physical measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F660EXR versus Panasonic FZ70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR compared to the FZ70.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and FZ70 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F660EXR and FZ70.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F660EXR comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The older Fujifilm F660EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography information
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
56
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (217 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (606g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography info
53
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (400 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (217g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
great battery power (400 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (606g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography advice
45
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is small (1/2")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
decently wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
great battery power (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging highlights
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (217g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
26
decently wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (606 grams)
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Fujifilm F660EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F660EXR and Panasonic FZ70
 Fujifilm FinePix F660EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2013-07-18
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
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 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m) 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 217 gr (0.48 pounds) 606 gr (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 171
Other
Battery life 300 images 400 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $230 $300