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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS80
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and ZS70 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was announced 5 years before the ZS70 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores against the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm F900EXR ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 ZS70 Fujifilm F900EXR 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2013More recent by 51 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm F900EXR ZS70 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR enjoys outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the ZS70.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and ZS70 is 90 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specs. The photograph here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and ZS70.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS70 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F900EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
44
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
54
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography features
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (232g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography information
55
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography advice
66
lighter than others (232g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
79
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
provides touch to focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
47
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging info
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (232g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
74
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-30 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest 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 sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 322 grams (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 380 pictures
Style of battery 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 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $380 $450