Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS70

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S2000HD (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S2000HD was brought out 9 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S2000HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S2000HD matches up against the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S2000HD Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S2000HD features physical measurements of 111mm x 79mm x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S2000HD compared to the ZS70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS70 is 75 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S2000HD and ZS70.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS70 to offer more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S2000HD is going to be behind in sensor technology.