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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was released 6 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4200 grades vs the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm S4200 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm S4200

 ZS70 Fujifilm S4200 
RevealedApril 2017January 2012More modern by 64 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm S4200 ZS70 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 offers physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 and the ZS70.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS70 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4200 and ZS70.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4200 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S4200
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
35
decent megapixels (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography advice
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (543 grams)
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography features
47
great zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
61
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography features
54
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (543g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
better than average battery life (380 shots)
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
41
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging details
24
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
heavier than average (543 grams)
74
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lbs) 322 gr (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 photos 380 photos
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $200 $450