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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S2000HD
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-414mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 426g - 111 x 79 x 76mm
  • Revealed January 2009
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Released July 2013
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and FZ70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was brought out 5 years earlier than the FZ70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm S2000HD grades versus the FZ70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm S2000HD FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 FZ70 Fujifilm S2000HD 
ReleasedJuly 2013January 2009Newer by 54 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm S2000HD FZ70 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2000HD has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD versus the FZ70.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and FZ70 is 75 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S2000HD and FZ70.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FZ70 to show more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S2000HD will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography factors
27
manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
38
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (606g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography factors
23
amazing zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
55
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (400 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (414mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
55
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (606 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography highlights
30
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S2000HD
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
21
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
26
quite wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (606g)
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic FZ70
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2013-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD 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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-414mm (14.8x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 606 gr (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 171
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $300