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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
41
Features
34
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Old Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP80
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic SZ10, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was released 12 months prior to the SZ10 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores against the SZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm XP70 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm XP70

 SZ10 Fujifilm XP70 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm XP70 SZ10 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 features outside measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 versus the SZ10.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and SZ10 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP70 and SZ10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm XP70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography highlights
35
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Sports photography advice
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography factors
65
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
lighter than competitors (177g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography details
40
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ10
34
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
32
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (177g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic SZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2015-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Macro focus range 9cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.20 m
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
External flash
AEB
WB 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179g (0.39 lb) 177g (0.39 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 200 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $199 $200