Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ3
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
- Revealed January 2014
- Previous Model is Fujifilm XP60
- New Model is Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm XP70 was announced 13 months later than the SZ3 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores versus the SZ3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ3 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic SZ3
Fujifilm XP70 | SZ3 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 13 months | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm XP70
SZ3 | Fujifilm XP70 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic SZ3
Fujifilm XP70 | SZ3 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | No Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ3 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the SZ3.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and SZ3.
Clearly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really take the age of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm XP70 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 grams (0.39 lb) | 126 grams (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 shots | 250 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $199 | $150 |