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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
51
Overall
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Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Revealed January 2015
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS80
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Fujifilm S9900w versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was revealed 3 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up against the ZS70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm S9900w ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 ZS70 Fujifilm S9900w 
ReleasedApril 2017January 2015More recent by 27 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm S9900w ZS70 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9900w has outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S9900w versus Panasonic ZS70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus the ZS70.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9900w and ZS70 is 61 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9900w and ZS70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S9900w is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography factors
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (380 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography information
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition (670g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
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good battery power (380 shots)
offers focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography highlights
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
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really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm S9900wPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm S9900w Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-01-14 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
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 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 7cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 97% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 grams (1.48 lbs) 322 grams (0.71 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 300 images 380 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $719 $450