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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(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
Panasonic SZ7
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm XP70 SZ7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2012More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Fujifilm XP70

 SZ7 Fujifilm XP70 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic SZ7

 Fujifilm XP70 SZ7 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography highlights
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography information
Panasonic SZ7 Street photography information
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography highlights
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ7 Travel photography details
65
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (210 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than others (133 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography info
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography info
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ7
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic SZ7
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
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