Panasonic FZ70 vs Fujifilm X-A1

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Panasonic FZ70 vs Fujifilm X-A1

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
20.00mm - 1200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic FZ70 Review.
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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-A1.

Succeeded by the Panasonic FZ80
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A2
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Differences

Panasonic FZ70 advantages over Fujifilm X-A1

Less expensive
$400 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-A1 advantages over Panasonic FZ70

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Thinner
39 mm vs 118 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
330g vs 606g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
920k vs 460k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
30 vs 3 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
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
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Panasonic FZ70, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Panasonic FZ70 Shooter's Report

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-A1, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
See our Fujifilm X-A1 First Shots

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm SL1000

Panasonic FZ70

Fujifilm SL1000

$660
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Shoots 60p video

$650
1/2.3 inch

Tiltable Screen
More dots on screen

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Fujifilm X-A1

Fujifilm SL1000

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$650
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Fujifilm SL1000

Compared to Sony NEX-3N

Panasonic FZ70

Sony NEX-3N

$660
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony NEX-3N

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-3N

$450
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
Higher-res screen

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Compared to Sony NEX-5T

Panasonic FZ70

Sony NEX-5T

$660
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony NEX-5T

Fujifilm X-A1

Sony NEX-5T

$450
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony NEX-5T

Compared to 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

Fujifilm X-A1

Samsung WB2200F

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$675
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A1 vs Samsung WB2200F

Compared to 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

Fujifilm X-A1

Olympus SP-100

$450
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$600
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

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