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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
61 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63 Imaging
40 Features
53 Overall
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Introduced January 2015
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was released 19 months after the FZ70 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm S9800 scores against the FZ70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Panasonic FZ70

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9800 FZ70 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2013More modern by 19 months
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm S9800

		

		

			
 FZ70 Fujifilm S9800 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic FZ70

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S9800 FZ70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display  Neither features Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9800 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
See the Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic FZ70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 versus the FZ70.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and FZ70 is 61 and 63 respectively.
Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and FZ70.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should really take the production date  of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm S9800 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm S9800 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography highlights
37
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
56
 focusing manually
 decent MP (16MP)
 comes with face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Fujifilm S9800 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
41
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 more heavy than competition (670g)
49
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 heavier than others (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography factors
53
 incredible zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
55
 excellent zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 good battery (400 CIPA)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm S9800 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
57
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (670 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
55
 good battery (400 shots)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (20mm)
 very long reach (1200mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than others (606g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ70 as a Landscape photography camera
42
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
54
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (20mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (400 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm S9800 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging highlights
57
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than competition (670g)
26
 pretty wide (20mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic support
 heavier than others (606g)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Panasonic FZ70
 Fujifilm S9800Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2013-07-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 670 gr (1.48 pounds) 606 gr (1.34 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 41
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 171
Other
Battery life 300 images 400 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $300