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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1056mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced March 2013
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was revealed 3 months before the FZ70 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades versus the FZ70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm S8400W FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 FZ70 Fujifilm S8400W 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm S8400W FZ70 
IntroducedMarch 2013July 2013Same age
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W vs the FZ70.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and FZ70 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8400W and FZ70.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of images although you would want to take the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography details
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average (606g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 shots)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1056mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
55
good battery power (400 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (606 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography features
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
54
manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
good battery power (400 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (670 grams)
26
fairly wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than average (606g)
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic FZ70
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-03-22 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 pounds) 606 gr (1.34 pounds)
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 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 300 images 400 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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