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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Older Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Successor is Fujifilm F900EXR
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
  • Introduced July 2013
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and FZ70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was brought out 11 months earlier than the FZ70 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F800EXR matches up versus the FZ70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm F800EXR FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 FZ70 Fujifilm F800EXR 
IntroducedJuly 2013July 2012Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm F800EXR FZ70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F800EXR has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FZ70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR against the FZ70.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and FZ70 is 90 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F800EXR and FZ70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The older Fujifilm F800EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2")
56
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (232 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2")
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography advice
53
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (400 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography factors
69
lighter than competition (232g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
great battery (400 CIPA)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Landscape photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography info
50
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
exports RAW files
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
great battery (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (232 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
26
quite wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Panasonic FZ70
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-25 2013-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 606 grams (1.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 41
DXO Color Depth rating 19.5 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 10.8
DXO Low light rating 143 171
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $330 $300