Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S3
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Launched January 2014
- Superseded the Fujifilm XP60
- Updated by Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2011
Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S3 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic S3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm XP70 was released 3 years after the S3 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up vs the S3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic S3
Fujifilm XP70 | S3 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Fujifilm XP70
S3 | Fujifilm XP70 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic S3
Fujifilm XP70 | S3 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lacking Touch screen |
Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with outside dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic S3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the S3.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and S3.
As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm XP70 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP70 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2014-01-06 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
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) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 3.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | 210 shots | 250 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $199 | $110 |