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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm XP60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
Panasonic S3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic S3

 Fujifilm XP70 S3 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 37 months
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Fujifilm XP70

 S3 Fujifilm XP70 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic S3

 Fujifilm XP70 S3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and S3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
Portrait photography with Panasonic S3
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography info
Panasonic S3 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm XP70
Sports photography with Panasonic S3
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S3 Travel photography highlights
65
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (210 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
lighter than average (117 grams)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography information
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (210 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
38
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S3 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic S3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
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