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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
59
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Fujifilm HS35EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise 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 2013
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • Renewed by Fujifilm HS50 EXR
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Launched July 2013
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") and FZ70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm HS35EXR was revealed 6 months prior to the FZ70 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm HS35EXR grades vs the FZ70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS35EXR over the Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm HS35EXR FZ70 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

 FZ70 Fujifilm HS35EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm HS35EXR FZ70 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2013Same age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm HS35EXR offers outer dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm HS35EXR vs the FZ70.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm HS35EXR and FZ70 is 59 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm HS35EXR and FZ70.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm HS35EXR has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier.

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography advice
56
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
56
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Street photography details
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography details
55
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (1/2")
heavier than competitors (687g)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography highlights
55
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery (600 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
good battery life (400 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Travel photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography factors
53
good battery (600 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (687 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
55
good battery life (400 CIPA)
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (606 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography highlights
53
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (600 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2")
no Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
quite wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm HS35EXR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
25
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors (687g)
26
quite wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (606 grams)
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Fujifilm HS35EXR vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm HS35EXR and Panasonic FZ70
 Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 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 area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display 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
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 687 gr (1.51 lb) 606 gr (1.34 lb)
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 600 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $380 $300