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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the ZS70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades versus the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm SL1000 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 ZS70 Fujifilm SL1000 
AnnouncedApril 2017January 2013More modern by 52 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm SL1000 ZS70 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 has external dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the ZS70.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS70 is 61 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and ZS70.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
44
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography details
56
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (659 grams)
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography details
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
good battery pack (350 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
61
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography factors
54
good battery pack (350 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (659g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
79
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography highlights
49
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
62
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging info
24
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (659 grams)
74
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no microphone support
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 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 16MP 20MP
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
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 659g (1.45 lbs) 322g (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 photographs 380 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $600 $450