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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
61
Imaging
39
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Launched July 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8200 was launched 6 months prior to the FZ70 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up vs the FZ70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm S8200 FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm S8200

 FZ70 Fujifilm S8200 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm S8200 FZ70 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8200 offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 against the FZ70.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ70 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and FZ70.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8200
Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (670g)
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Sports photography camera
49
excellent zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
long zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (400 per charge)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography details
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography details
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decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
55
good battery life (400 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (606g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 CIPA)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging factors
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (670 grams)
26
reasonably wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (606g)
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic FZ70
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-960mm (40.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dot 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 13.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format 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 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 606 gr (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $450 $300