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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9400W
(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 Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Revealed July 2013
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm S9400W versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was unveiled 6 months after the FZ70 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores against the FZ70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm S9400W FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 FZ70 Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm S9400W FZ70 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9400W has physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W and the FZ70.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ70 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9400W and FZ70.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography features
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography information
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography information
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (670 grams)
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Sports photography camera
55
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
great battery (500 CIPA)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (400 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography info
54
great battery (500 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (670g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.9)
55
good battery life (400 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (606g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography factors
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery (500 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
54
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9400W
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ70
26
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
heavier than competition (670 grams)
26
reasonably wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (606 grams)
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic FZ70
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dot 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro 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
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
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 Overall 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 images 400 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $330 $300