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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS3 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm XP60
  • Updated by Fujifilm XP80
Panasonic ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS3, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and ZS3 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP70 was introduced 4 years after the ZS3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP70 grades vs the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm XP70 ZS3 
ReleasedJanuary 2014May 2009More modern by 57 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm XP70

 ZS3 Fujifilm XP70 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm XP70 ZS3 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP70 comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS3 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 against the ZS3.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and ZS3 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The pic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and ZS3.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP70 to offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XP70 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography features
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good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Sports photography details
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (210 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS3
65
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (210 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than competition in class (229g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography advice
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery (210 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
35
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging highlights
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
29
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic ZS3
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2009-05-14
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 229 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $199 $200