Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ70
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66 Imaging
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Portability
63 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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63 Imaging
39 Features
53 Overall
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs
Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
- Announced January 2013
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push 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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Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S4800 scores vs the FZ70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Panasonic FZ70
| Fujifilm S4800 | FZ70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm S4800
| FZ70 | Fujifilm S4800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Panasonic FZ70
| Fujifilm S4800 | FZ70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | July 2013 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Missing Touch display |
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4800 has exterior measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 versus the FZ70.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S4800 and FZ70 is 66 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4800 and FZ70.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account.
Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography details
decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (518g)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (606 grams)
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Sports photography with Fujifilm S4800
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Fujifilm S4800
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (518 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
good battery power (400 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (606 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm S4800 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
you can focus manually
quite wide (20mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW files
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Fujifilm S4800 Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging information
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (518g)
quite wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (606 grams)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S4800 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-01-30 | 2013-07-18 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Screen LCD Display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 9.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| 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) | 13.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 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 | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| 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 | 518 grams (1.14 lbs) | 606 grams (1.34 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 41 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 171 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 400 images |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $229 | $300 |