Clicky

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
42
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS80
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The Fujifilm S8200 was launched 5 years prior to the ZS70 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm S8200 scores versus the ZS70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm S8200 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm S8200

 ZS70 Fujifilm S8200 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2013More recent by 52 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm S8200 ZS70 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8200 enjoys exterior measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 and the ZS70.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS70 is 61 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8200 and ZS70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS70 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S8200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
40
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Street photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (670g)
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
50
great zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8200 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography details
52
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (960mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
79
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
has touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S8200
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
47
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8200
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than competition (670g)
74
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have external microphone support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Fujifilm S8200 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8200 and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm FinePix S8200Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670 grams (1.48 lb) 322 grams (0.71 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Launch pricing $450 $450