Fujifilm HS30EXR vs Panasonic ZS70

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.

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.

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.

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.