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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Launched January 2014
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S1 versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 6 months later than the FZ70 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S1 grades vs the FZ70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm S1 FZ70 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm S1

 FZ70 Fujifilm S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm S1 FZ70 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2013Similar age
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S1 offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the FZ70.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and FZ70 is 60 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S1 and FZ70.

As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you would want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
56
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
56
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S1
Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (680 grams)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (606g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Sports photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography features
57
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
63
good battery pack (350 per charge)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competitors in class (680 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (606g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography features
58
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging factors
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (680g)
26
reasonably wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than competition (606g)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic FZ70
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lb) 606 gr (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 350 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $300