Fujifilm X-S1 vs Panasonic ZS70

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and ZS70 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the ZS70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-S1 matches up versus the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S1 has physical dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS70 has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the ZS70.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS70 is 52 and 87 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and ZS70.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS70 will result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.