• 1/1.6 inch 48.6mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 31.00mm - 436.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 20.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm S200EXR advantages over Panasonic FZ70

  • Larger sensor
    1/1.6 inch vs 1/2.3 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 2.02 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Faster shutter
    1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic FZ70 advantages over Fujifilm S200EXR

  • Less expensive
    $400 vs $600 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,200 mm vs 436 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    606g vs 835g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    460k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.1 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Wider angle lens
    20 mm vs 31 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

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
  • 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.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • 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
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm HS20EXR

Fujifilm S200EXR
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $354
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm S200EXR vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Panasonic FZ70
Fujifilm HS20EXR
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $289
  • 1/2 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Fujifilm HS20EXR

Compared to Samsung WB2200F

Fujifilm S200EXR
Samsung WB2200F
  • $354
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm S200EXR vs Samsung WB2200F

Panasonic FZ70
Samsung WB2200F
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Hot shoe
  • $675
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung WB2200F

Compared to Olympus SP-100

Fujifilm S200EXR
Olympus SP-100
  • $354
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm S200EXR vs Olympus SP-100

Panasonic FZ70
Olympus SP-100
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • RAW file ability
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $600
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • Slow-motion videos

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Olympus SP-100

Compared to Panasonic FZ1000

Fujifilm S200EXR
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $354
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm S200EXR vs Panasonic FZ1000

Panasonic FZ70
Panasonic FZ1000
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lighter weight
  • $773
  • 1 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic FZ1000

Compared to Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Fujifilm S200EXR
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $354
  • 1/1.6 inch
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm S200EXR vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

Panasonic FZ70
Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)
  • $660
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Lighter weight
  • $899
  • 1 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Leica V-LUX (Typ 114)

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