Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ70

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and FZ70 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and FZ70 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was manufactured 20 months earlier than the FZ70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores vs the FZ70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 enjoys physical measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic FZ70 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the FZ70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ70 is 52 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and FZ70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FZ70 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.