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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
59
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Old Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase 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 HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and FZ70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was brought out 18 months prior to the FZ70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up versus the FZ70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm HS30EXR FZ70 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 FZ70 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2012Fresher by 18 months

Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm HS30EXR FZ70 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR provides external dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") along with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR vs the FZ70.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FZ70 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and FZ70.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS30EXR uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The older Fujifilm HS30EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
55
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
56
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
55
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
more heavy than competitors (687 grams)
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
52
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (400 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography features
51
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (687g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
great battery pack (400 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (606g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ70
51
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
missing Timelapse recording
54
focusing manually
rather wide (20mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging info
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging info
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (687 grams)
26
rather wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (606g)
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ70
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2013-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 687g (1.51 pounds) 606g (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 400 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $430 $300