Fujifilm F770EXR vs Panasonic FZ70

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm F770EXR and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and FZ70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was launched 18 months before the FZ70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F770EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F770EXR grades versus the FZ70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR has outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs the FZ70.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F770EXR and FZ70 is 90 and 63 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F770EXR and FZ70.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F770EXR has the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm F770EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.