Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ7
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2014
- Succeeded the Fujifilm XP60
- Updated by Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2012

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP70 was introduced 2 years later than the SZ7 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up against the SZ7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic SZ7
Fujifilm XP70 | SZ7 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Fujifilm XP70
SZ7 | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic SZ7
Fujifilm XP70 | SZ7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 compared to the SZ7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP70 and SZ7 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and SZ7.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm XP70 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP70 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 9cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179g (0.39 lb) | 133g (0.29 lb) |
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 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 | 220 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45S | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $199 | $199 |