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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Released July 2013
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ70 was introduced 2 years after the S1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ70 scores vs the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic S1

 FZ70 S1 
AnnouncedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 31 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic FZ70

 S1 FZ70 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic S1

 FZ70 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ70 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FZ70 against the S1.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FZ70 and S1 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and S1.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ70 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern FZ70 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
56
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
Street photography with Panasonic S1
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (606g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ70
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
55
excellent zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (400 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ70
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
55
good battery (400 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (20mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (606 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
54
you can focus manually
really wide (20mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
good battery (400 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
26
really wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (606g)
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-18 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Screen LCD Display TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 606g (1.34 lbs) 117g (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 171 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 240 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $269