• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.3 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 720.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm HS20EXR advantages over Panasonic ZS70

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.39 vs 1.19 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.8 vs f/3.3
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic ZS70 advantages over Fujifilm HS20EXR

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Touch vs No touch
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    41 mm vs 126 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    7 years vs 14 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    322g vs 730g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    1040k vs 460k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • More pixels
    20.3 vs 16.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm HS30EXR

Fujifilm HS20EXR
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

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Panasonic ZS70
Fujifilm HS30EXR
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $468
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic ZS70 vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Compared to Fujifilm HS25EXR

Fujifilm HS20EXR
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm HS20EXR vs Fujifilm HS25EXR

Panasonic ZS70
Fujifilm HS25EXR
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video
  • $279
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture

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Compared to Fujifilm HS50EXR

Fujifilm HS20EXR
Fujifilm HS50EXR
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $339
  • 1/2 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Fujifilm HS20EXR vs Fujifilm HS50EXR

Panasonic ZS70
Fujifilm HS50EXR
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • Touchscreen
  • $339
  • 1/2 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Slower slow-motion

Compare Panasonic ZS70 vs Fujifilm HS50EXR

Compared to Canon SX730 HS

Fujifilm HS20EXR
Canon SX730 HS
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Bigger pixels
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Fujifilm HS20EXR vs Canon SX730 HS

Panasonic ZS70
Canon SX730 HS
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $399
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • NFC
  • Built-in Bluetooth

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Compared to Panasonic ZS80

Fujifilm HS20EXR
Panasonic ZS80
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Shoot 4K video

Compare Fujifilm HS20EXR vs Panasonic ZS80

Panasonic ZS70
Panasonic ZS80
  • $348
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $398
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth
  • Shoots 24p video

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