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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP80
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic FH7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP70 was brought out 2 years after the FH7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores versus the FH7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm XP70 FH7 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2011More modern by 29 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Fujifilm XP70

 FH7 Fujifilm XP70 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic FH7

 Fujifilm XP70 FH7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 has got exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic FH7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 and the FH7.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and FH7 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and FH7.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm XP70 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP70
Street photography with Panasonic FH7
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography information
65
weather sealing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (210 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competition in class (126g)
has focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (210 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic FH7
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2011-09-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 210 photographs 260 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $199 $149