Panasonic ZS70 vs Fujifilm X-A5

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Panasonic ZS70 vs Fujifilm X-A5

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

Go in depth with our full Panasonic ZS70 Review.
How does it shoot? Panasonic ZS70 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the ZS70.

APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A5 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-A5 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-A5.
Compare Fujifilm X-A5 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-A5 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Panasonic ZS80
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A7
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Differences

Panasonic ZS70 advantages over Fujifilm X-A5

Less expensive
$298* vs $499
Save money for lenses or accessories
Slower slow-motion
240 fps vs 100 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
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
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.7 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
10 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-A5 advantages over Panasonic ZS70

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 1.19 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 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
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Panasonic ZS70, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Panasonic ZS70 Shooter's Report

Impressive overall image quality; Excellent high ISO performance; Very good dynamic range from RAW files; Full HD video at 60 fps; Good battery life.
Slower-than-average AF speed; 4K video capped at 15fps; Very slow startup to first shot time with new power-zoom kit lens; Sluggish single-shot cycle times.
Read our Fujifilm X-A5 Review

The Competition

Compared to Nikon A900

Panasonic ZS70

Nikon A900

$348
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$397
1/2.3 inch

NFC
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Panasonic ZS70 vs Nikon A900

Fujifilm X-A5

Nikon A900

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$397
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Nikon A900

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Panasonic ZS70

Fujifilm X-A3

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS70 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A3

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

$549
APS-C

Fast startup

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Compared to Canon EOS M6

Panasonic ZS70

Canon EOS M6

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$399
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic ZS70 vs Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M6

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

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Compared to 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

Compare Panasonic ZS70 vs Canon SX730 HS

Fujifilm X-A5

Canon SX730 HS

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Canon SX730 HS

Compared to Panasonic ZS80

Panasonic ZS70

Panasonic ZS80

$348
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

$398
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Bluetooth
Shoots 24p video

Compare Panasonic ZS70 vs Panasonic ZS80

Fujifilm X-A5

Panasonic ZS80

$499
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$398
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Fujifilm X-A5 vs Panasonic ZS80

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