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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
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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.

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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 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm HS35EXR

		

		

			
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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.
	
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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
Photography Glossary
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