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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Introduced January 2014
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm S9400W versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was unveiled 4 years before the ZS70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm S9400W matches up versus the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm S9400W ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm S9400W

 ZS70 Fujifilm S9400W 
LaunchedApril 2017January 2014More recent by 39 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm S9400W ZS70 
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm S9400W versus Panasonic ZS70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W versus the ZS70.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9400W and ZS70 is 61 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and ZS70.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS70 to offer more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S9400W is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography highlights
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
54
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others (670 grams)
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography information
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery power (500 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
54
good battery power (500 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (670 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
79
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography details
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery power (500 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
62
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging advice
26
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others (670g)
74
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm S9400W vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9400W and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm FinePix S9400WPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S9400W Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-06 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias 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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 201 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 322g (0.71 pounds)
Physical 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 All around 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 500 photos 380 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $330 $450