Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 was introduced in July 2013 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 was introduced in July 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 Highlights

      • 12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • Electronic Viewfinder
      • 3.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      •   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)
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic FZ70
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2.33-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4000 x 3000
      RAW Support vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 20 mm vs 25 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 1200 mm vs 600 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 60x vs 24x
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps vs 3.7 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Higher USB Speed USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) vs USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      Speaker Mono vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Internal Storage 200 MB vs 70 MB

      Check out other 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 FZ28
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Panasonic FZ35
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 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

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony a7R IIIA
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic FZ47
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.2
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 60 sec
      Lighter 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz) vs 498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47.

      Panasonic FZ80
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.1 MP

      Panasonic FZ35
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FZ60
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      1/2.33-inch

      16.1 MP

      Panasonic FZ28
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Panasonic FZ40
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon G7 X
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Mini Mini
        Internal Storage200 MB70 MB
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.33-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 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 Life400 shots400 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot resolution.


      Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 202k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. They both have 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. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 20.8 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2992 x 2992, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2448 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 has a Mini HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70, and up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 can shoot continuously up to 9.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 can shoot continuously up to 3.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 13.50 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and 9.50 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47.

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 body has dimensions of 130 x 97 x 118 mm (5.12 x 3.82 x 4.65") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 body has dimensions of 120 x 80 x 92 mm (4.72 x 3.15 x 3.62"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 weighs 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 weighs 498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      130 mm

      97 mm

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      120 mm

      80 mm

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      118 mm

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      92 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      GOOD
      71
      •   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
      GOOD
      72
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      GOOD
      79
      •   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
      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      GOOD
      78
      •   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)
      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      GOOD
      79
      •   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
      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 and give them scores of 61 and 56 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      56

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 41
      POOR
      43
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      GOOD
      72
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 202k dot
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   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

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47

      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 606 g (1.34 lb / 21.38 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 498 g (1.10 lb / 17.57 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 400 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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