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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ5 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
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP80
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2012
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm XP70 was revealed 18 months later than the SZ5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades against the SZ5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm XP70 SZ5 
RevealedJanuary 2014July 2012Fresher by 18 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Fujifilm XP70

 SZ5 Fujifilm XP70 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm XP70 SZ5 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys physical 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 SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the SZ5.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and SZ5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP70 and SZ5.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm XP70 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP70 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (136g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography features
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography features
65
environment sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery power (210 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography highlights
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery power (210 shots)
no Timelapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging information
34
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
32
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average in class (136 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic SZ5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-07-18
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179g (0.39 lbs) 136g (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" 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
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $199 $195