Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

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    Highlights

    • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
    • 202k dot Electronic Viewfinder
    • 9.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 was announced in 2013 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Bridge camera with 16.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 202k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen and Viewfinder
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Panasonic -FZxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Panasonic -FZxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FZ80
    Compare
    		January
    2017    		 18.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FZ70 July
    2013    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FZ60
    Compare
    		July
    2012    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FZ47
    Compare
    		July
    2011    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FZ40
    Compare
    		July
    2010    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FZ35
    Compare
    		July
    2010    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic FZ28
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    		January
    2009    		 10 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 vs Lumix DMC-FZ70 vs Lumix DMC-FZ60 vs Lumix DMC-FZ47 vs Lumix DMC-FZ40 vs Lumix DMC-FZ35.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   High USB Speed
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 41
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 202k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
    •   Weight - 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 460k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 202k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

    Sensor

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 1728, 2736 x 2736, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2304 x 2304 , 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920 , 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70.

    Panasonic FZ80
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    1/2.3-inch

    18.1 MP

    Panasonic FZ40
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Panasonic FZ47
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Panasonic FZ35
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Panasonic FZ28
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    1/2.33-inch

    10 MP

    Panasonic FZ60
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    1/2.33-inch

    16.1 MP

    Canon R6 II
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Sony a7R IIIA
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    Full Frame

    42.4 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Canon 5DS
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Sony a6600
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 has a USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 200 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 9.0 fps.


    Flash

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 13.50 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 has dimensions of 130 x 97 x 118 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 4.65"). It weighs 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    130 mm (5.12")

    97 mm (3.82")

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    97 mm (3.82")

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    118 mm (4.65")

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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 dimensions

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    57

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 gets a score of 57 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 202k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 202k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    78

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 gets a score of 78 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Evaluation

    We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and give score of 61 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    61

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    58

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 a score of 58 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 41

    Photo

    GOOD
    72

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 a score of 72 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 a score of 66 for Focusing parameters.

    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 a score of 66 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
    •   Viewfinder Resolution - 202k dot

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    64

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 a score of 64 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   High USB Speed
    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    40

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 a score of 40 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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