Fujifilm FinePix XP140 vs Panasonic DC-ZS70 / DC-TZ90 — Which Is Better?
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Fujifilm · Compact · 16 MP · 1/2.3” · 4K video
Fujifilm FinePix XP140
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Panasonic · Compact · 20 MP · 1/2.3” · 4K video
Panasonic DC-ZS70 / DC-TZ90
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm FinePix XP140 and the Panasonic DC-ZS70 / DC-TZ90 are both fixed-lens compacts aimed at different outings. The XP140, released in 2019, adds weather sealing, so it is the one to keep shooting through rain, spray or dust. The Panasonic, from 2017, pairs a flip screen with an electronic viewfinder for easier framing in bright conditions. The XP140 is the slimmer, lighter camera for a jacket pocket, at 110 x 71 x 28 mm and 207 g. The Panasonic measures 112 x 67 x 41 mm and weighs 322 g. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2019 | 2017 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 14, 2019 | April 19, 2017 |
| Camera type |  Compact | Compact |
| Camera size | 110 x 71 x 28 mm | 112 x 67 x 41 mm |
| Camera weight | 207 g | 322 g |
| Optics | 55/100 | 61/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Panasonic makes it easier to place focus off-centre and to frame in bright light. It offers 49 autofocus points against a single point on the XP140. Its 20 megapixels also give more room to crop a distant subject than the XP140's 16. Its electronic viewfinder with 1,166,000 dots helps in bright sun, where the XP140 offers no viewfinder at all. Some stills fundamentals are shared. Both use a 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor, shoot at up to 10 frames per second, offer in-body stabilisation and top out at the same 1/2000-second shutter. The XP140 reaches 12800 ISO in its standard range against 3200 ISO on the Panasonic, so dim rooms stay within normal settings rather than expanded values. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
16 MP050 | 20 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
6.17 x 4.55 | 6.17 x 4.55 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 1/2.3” | 1/2.3” |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
10 fps045 | 10 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Fixed |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Unspecified | Venus Engine |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 4:3 |  3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 8030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 32003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 8030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
128003003280000 | 64003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
444080 | 444080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
200080032000 | 200080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
10300 | 490300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
 Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | 116600009900000 |
| Video | 83/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoBoth cameras record 4K video and support frame rates up to 60 fps, so clips from either can be slowed in the edit. The 4K resolution also leaves room to crop a clip while keeping detail. Both include a built-in timelapse mode and write MPEG-4 or MOV files, keeping editing workflows the same. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG-4, MOV |
| Features | 81/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesWeather sealing gives the XP140 the practical edge for the beach, the ski slope and the poolside, where the Panasonic carries no protection. The Panasonic answers with a flip screen for waist-level shots and self-framed group pictures, plus a higher-resolution display of 1,040,000 dots against 920,000 for checking fine detail in playback. Both offer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for transferring photos to a phone, plus a touch screen and a built-in flash. Neither offers GPS, so neither camera tags its photos with a location. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
✗ | ✗ |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | No |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
9200001150001500000 | 10400001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
No |  Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 27/100 | 35/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe Panasonic's battery rating is the stronger one for a long day out, at 380 shots against 240 for the XP140. Both take a single SD, SDHC or SDXC card, but the XP140 also offers UHS-I compatibility for faster cards plus internal storage as a fallback if a card fills up. Both support USB charging, so either camera can be topped up from a power bank between stops. They use different batteries, the NP-45S and the DMW-BLG10, so spares are not interchangeable. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible), Internal Storage | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NP-45S | DMW-BLG10 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
240 shots1505000 | 380 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Pick the XP140 for outdoor and wet-weather use. Weather sealing and a standard ISO range reaching 12800 suit hikes, beaches and rainy street shooting. Pick the Panasonic for travel photography. Its electronic viewfinder, flip screen, 49 autofocus points, 20 megapixels and 380-shot rating make it the better tool for framing distant subjects through a full day of sightseeing.