Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(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
- Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
- New Model is Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Announced July 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic ZS7, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP70 was announced 2 years after the ZS7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XP70 scores vs the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Panasonic ZS7
Fujifilm XP70 | ZS7 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Fujifilm XP70
ZS7 | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Panasonic ZS7
Fujifilm XP70 | ZS7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP70 enjoys physical dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm XP70 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the ZS7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and ZS7 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and ZS7.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm XP70 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP70 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP70 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 9cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 grams (0.39 lbs) | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) |
Physical 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 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 | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | 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 |
Launch pricing | $199 | $350 |