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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
22
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS80
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic ZS70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was released 6 years earlier than the ZS70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades versus the ZS70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm JX500 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm JX500

 ZS70 Fujifilm JX500 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2012More modern by 64 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm JX500 ZS70 

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 offers outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 against the ZS70.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and ZS70.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to render more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm JX500
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
55
lighter than competition in class (113g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography info
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megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition in class (113g)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
79
great battery power (380 per charge)
provides focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
62
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
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rather wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
74
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lbs) 322 gr (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $90 $450