Fujifilm S1500 vs Panasonic ZS70

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1500 was introduced 9 years before the ZS70 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1500 scores versus the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1500 features outside measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S1500 and Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the ZS70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1500 and ZS70 is 82 and 87 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1500 and ZS70.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS70 to offer you greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S1500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.