Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS70
Portability
60 Imaging
40 Features
67 Overall
50
60 Imaging
40 Features
67 Overall
50
Portability
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56
87 Imaging
47 Features
70 Overall
56
Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
Fujifilm S1
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(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
- Announced January 2014
Panasonic ZS70
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Revealed April 2017
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S1 versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S1 grades vs the ZS70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Panasonic ZS70
| Fujifilm S1 | ZS70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm S1
| ZS70 | Fujifilm S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2017 |  | January 2014 | More modern by 39 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Panasonic ZS70
| Fujifilm S1 | ZS70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies |
Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 provides outside measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm S1 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the ZS70.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and ZS70 is 60 and 87 respectively.
Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1 and ZS70.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1 will be behind in sensor tech.
Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography factors
has manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (350 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (380 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography highlights
good battery life (350 shots)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (680g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
great battery power (380 CIPA)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (680 grams)
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
| Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-01-06 | 2017-04-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 49 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/3.3-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,166 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 97% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 680 gr (1.50 pounds) | 322 gr (0.71 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 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 | 350 shots | 380 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-85 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $400 | $450 |