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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
22
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS70 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 ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S2000HD over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm S2000HD ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm S2000HD

 ZS70 Fujifilm S2000HD 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2009More recent by 100 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm S2000HD ZS70 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

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).

Look at the Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

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

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography factors
27
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
54
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
38
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography info
23
incredible zoom range (28-414mm 14.8 x zoom)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (380 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S2000HD
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
53
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (414mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
79
great battery (380 CIPA)
supports focus by touch
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography features
30
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
62
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (380 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S2000HD Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging factors
21
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone socket
74
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm S2000HD vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S2000HD and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm FinePix S2000HDPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S2000HD Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-01-15 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-414mm (14.8x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 pounds) 322 gr (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 79 x 76mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.0") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
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