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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS30EXR
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the FujiFilm HS20 EXR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
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 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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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

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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The Fujifilm HS30EXR was brought out 6 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm HS30EXR ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm HS30EXR

 ZS70 Fujifilm HS30EXR 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2012More modern by 64 months
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper 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 typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS30EXR and ZS70 is 59 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm HS30EXR
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
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focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
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manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
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screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2")
heavier than competition (687 grams)
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tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography info
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (687 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery power (380 per charge)
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS30EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (687g)
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS30EXR and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXRPanasonic 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