Fujifilm XP70 vs Fujifilm Z30

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Fujifilm Z30, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was brought out 4 years later than the Fujifilm Z30 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores against the Fujifilm Z30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 & Fujifilm FinePix Z30. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery & Fujifilm Z30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 has got outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z30 has dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 against the Fujifilm Z30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and Fujifilm Z30 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and Fujifilm Z30.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP70 to deliver extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP70 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.