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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was launched 6 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades vs the ZS70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm S4500 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm S4500

 ZS70 Fujifilm S4500 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2012More modern by 64 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm S4500 ZS70 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4500 has outside 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") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 and the ZS70.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4500 and ZS70 is 67 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4500 and ZS70.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to resolve more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S4500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography advice
35
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S4500
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (380 shots)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography features
54
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
79
good battery pack (380 shots)
has touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
62
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging features
24
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (543 grams)
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-05 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
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 pictures 380 pictures
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 One One
Launch price $230 $450