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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(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 S9900w vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm S9900w versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was revealed 19 months after the FZ70 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm S9900w grades vs the FZ70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm S9900w FZ70 
IntroducedJanuary 2015July 2013Newer by 19 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 FZ70 Fujifilm S9900w 

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ70

 Fujifilm S9900w FZ70 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9900w comes with physical measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S9900w versus Panasonic FZ70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w vs the FZ70.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ70 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S9900w and FZ70.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm S9900w will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
44
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Street photography camera
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition (670 grams)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ70 Travel photography features
60
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
heavier than competition (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
55
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography highlights
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (400 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging advice
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging advice
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition (670g)
26
pretty wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (606g)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic FZ70
 Fujifilm S9900wPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm S9900w Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-01-14 2013-07-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670g (1.48 lb) 606g (1.34 lb)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 171
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $719 $300