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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ3 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • New Model is Fujifilm XP80
Panasonic SZ3
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm XP70 SZ3 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm XP70

 SZ3 Fujifilm XP70 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm XP70 SZ3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and SZ3 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic SZ3 Portrait photography advice
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography highlights
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ3 Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography highlights
65
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery pack (210 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
71
lighter than competitors (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography factors
40
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery pack (210 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ3
34
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic SZ3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
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