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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2014
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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Below is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9200 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9200 was launched 6 months later than the FZ70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S9200 matches up vs the FZ70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9200 over the Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm S9200 FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm S9200

 FZ70 Fujifilm S9200 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm S9200 FZ70 
ReleasedJanuary 2014July 2013Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9200 enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has dimensions 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 S9200 and Panasonic FZ70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9200 against the FZ70.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ70 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9200 and FZ70.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9200
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
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MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (670g)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography advice
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery (400 CIPA)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography advice
54
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (670g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
55
great battery (400 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (20mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (606g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
really wide (20mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
great battery (400 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9200 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging details
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rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others (670 grams)
26
really wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (606 grams)
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Fujifilm S9200 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9200 and Panasonic FZ70
 Fujifilm FinePix S9200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201k dots 202k dots
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 606g (1.34 lb)
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 500 photos 400 photos
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $300 $300