Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ70
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Revealed July 2010
- Updated by Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Revealed July 2013
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview
Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FZ100 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the FZ70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the FZ100 matches up vs the FZ70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic FZ70
FZ100 | FZ70 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic FZ100
FZ70 | FZ100 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | July 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic FZ70
FZ100 | FZ70 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Touch display | Missing Touch display |
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ100 provides external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic FZ70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the FZ100 and the FZ70.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and FZ70 is 67 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and FZ70.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to provide extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FZ100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2010-07-21 | 2013-07-18 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 20-1200mm (60.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-5.2 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Screen LCD Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 11.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.50 m | 13.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 540 grams (1.19 lbs) | 606 grams (1.34 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 171 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 400 shots |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $500 | $300 |