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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
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Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1008mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand 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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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8300 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8300 was announced 6 months prior to the FZ70 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S8300 matches up against the FZ70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8300 over the Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm S8300 FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm S8300

 FZ70 Fujifilm S8300 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm S8300 FZ70 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2013Same age
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S8300 features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S8300 compared to the FZ70.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8300 and FZ70 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8300 and FZ70.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
55
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (670 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (606g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Sports photography information
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography information
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long zoom range (24-1008mm 42.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/7,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography advice
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MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1008mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
55
better than average battery life (400 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
great reach (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (606g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
pretty wide (20mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8300 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than average in class (670g)
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pretty wide (20mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (606 grams)
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Fujifilm S8300 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8300 and Panasonic FZ70
 Fujifilm FinePix S8300Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2013-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1008mm (42.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 200k dot 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/7000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 13.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
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 rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 171
Other
Battery life - 400 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $200 $300