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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ1 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP60
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP80
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic SZ1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was unveiled 2 years later than the SZ1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up against the SZ1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm XP70 SZ1 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Fujifilm XP70

 SZ1 Fujifilm XP70 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic SZ1

 Fujifilm XP70 SZ1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys 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 Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic SZ1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus the SZ1.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and SZ1 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and SZ1.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm XP70 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography advice
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
65
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery (210 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography details
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Vlogging camera
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than average in class (131 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic SZ1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-06 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 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
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 131g (0.29 lbs)
Physical 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 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 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $199 $179