Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Released January 2012
- Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- New Model is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Released April 2017
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
- Updated by Panasonic ZS80
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Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") and ZS70 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.
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Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm HS30EXR matches up against the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic ZS70
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | ZS70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| ZS70 | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2017 |  | January 2012 | More modern by 64 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS70
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | ZS70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm HS30EXR offers external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 687 grams (1.51 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).
See the Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and the ZS70.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS70 is 59 and 87 respectively.
Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS70.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm HS30EXR because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic ZS70 will give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm HS30EXR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
| Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2012-01-05 | 2017-04-19 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | EXRCMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.4 x 4.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor 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 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 49 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 4s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | 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 (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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 687 gr (1.51 lb) | 322 gr (0.71 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | - | 380 images |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | - |
| 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 media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $430 | $450 |