Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic ZS70

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic ZS70, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and ZS70 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was launched 2 years later than the ZS70 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores vs the ZS70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 enjoys external measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus the ZS70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and ZS70 is 78 and 87 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and ZS70.

Clearly, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will give more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.