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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S8400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Revealed March 2013
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS80
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was revealed 5 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades vs the ZS70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm S8400W ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm S8400W

 ZS70 Fujifilm S8400W 
IntroducedApril 2017March 2013More modern by 49 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm S8400W ZS70 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S8400W features outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while 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 S8400W and Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W versus the ZS70.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS70 is 61 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS70.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S8400W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography advice
40
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (670 grams)
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
53
great zoom range (24-1056mm 44.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S8400W
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
52
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (1056mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (670g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
79
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
has touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8400W Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
62
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8400W
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
24
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others in class (670g)
74
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8400W and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm FinePix S8400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S8400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-22 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1056mm (44.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 670g (1.48 pounds) 322g (0.71 pounds)
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 Overall 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 300 photographs 380 photographs
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $450