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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix T550 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Fujifilm T550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T550 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the ZS70 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up against the ZS70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm T550 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm T550

 ZS70 Fujifilm T550 
RevealedApril 2017January 2013More modern by 52 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm T550 ZS70 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 offers external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm T550 and the ZS70.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T550 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T550 and ZS70.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T550 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T550
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
35
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
54
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography information
45
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (380 CIPA)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography advice
76
lighter than average (136g)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (288mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
79
good battery life (380 CIPA)
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography advice
48
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
62
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T550 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging details
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (136 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone jack
74
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm T550 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T550 and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm FinePix T550Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T550 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3440 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 322 gr (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 380 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $160 $450