Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ70
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic FZ70
Fujifilm HS30EXR | FZ70 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
FZ70 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 18 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic FZ70
Fujifilm HS30EXR | FZ70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | |
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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 |