Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS70
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(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
(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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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").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8400W over the Panasonic ZS70
| Fujifilm S8400W | ZS70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm S8400W
| ZS70 | Fujifilm S8400W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2017 |  | March 2013 | More modern by 49 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer 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 sizing | 3" |  | 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.
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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and ZS70 is 61 and 87 respectively.
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.
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Fujifilm S8400W vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S8400W | Panasonic 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 |