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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
44 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
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5 stars
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4 stars
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Pros

  • good image quality and an amazing 60x optical zoom
  • optical zoom works great and will surely impress you with its quality
  • image detail was strong

Cons

  • Does the Panasonic FZ70 have Weather Sealing
  • Panasonic FZ70 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones

Key specs

  • MOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 2.8
  • Tracking Auto Focus
  • 2.95 in
  • yes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

Pros

  • good image quality and an amazing 60x optical zoom
  • optical zoom works great and will surely impress you with its quality
  • image detail was strong
  • autofocus system is also quite speedy
  • The camera actually takes darn good photos in Auto mode
  • The menus are similarly well laid out and abundantly clear in their intent
  • The stabiliser is most effective
  • well-balanced and easy to operate
  • macro mode is that it works throughout the zoom range
  • Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ72 feels solidly built
  • lovely

Cons

  • Does the Panasonic FZ70 have Weather Sealing
  • Panasonic FZ70 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Panasonic FZ70 have Image Stabilization
  • Does the Panasonic FZ70 have Touch Screen
  • only a maximum of three images per burst
  • considerably larger and heavier
  • Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
  • include Wi-Fi or a GPS
  • no in-camera noise reduction applied to Raw photos
  • Static subjects seem to shake just a bit

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.95 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
Other resolutions
  • 4608x3072
  • 4608x2592
  • 3648x2736
  • 3648x2432
  • 3072x2048
  • 3072x2304
  • 3072x1728
  • 2736x2736
  • 2560x1920
  • 2560x1712
  • 2560x1440
  • 2304x2304
  • 2048x1536
  • 2048x1360
  • 1920x1920
  • 1920x1080
  • 1536x1536
  • 640x480
  • 640x424
  • 640x360
  • 480x480
ProcessorVenus Engine
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom60.0 x
Digital zoom5.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture2.8
Focal length equiv20 - 1200
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
AutofocusTracking Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range11.81 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points23
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed8.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus3
Exposure compensation minus-3
Expousure compensation steps1/3
AE EV steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
AE frames3
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range13.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashyes
Continuous drive9.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Sports
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportyes
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Noise reductionyes
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Dimensions
Weight19.82 oz
Width5.13 in
Height3.82 in
Depth4.65 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)400
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity895.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery voltage7.2 V
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Languages support
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
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Image
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum3200
Boosted ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPEG XR
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.95 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots460000
Touch screenyes
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.2 in
Viewfinder coverage100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution202000.0 px
Viewfinder magnification19.6 x
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Video recording limit160.0 min.
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeBridge
Colour of productBlack
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage200.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
mini-HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMini
USB portyes
USB version2.0
Remote controlyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (9)

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix FZ70 Review
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Published: 28.07.2020
Panasonic Lumix FZ70 Review
4.2

Table Of Contents_Why We Like It – Panasonic Lumix FZ70PerformanceDesignValuePanasonic Lumix FZ70 Wrap Up Reader Rating0 Votes 0 8.3 Expert Rating The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 is an excellent camera for wildlife photographers. This camera offers good image quality and an amazing 60x optical zoom. The fixed lens has a maximum aperture of F2.8-5.9. It is definitely the best point and shoot under 500 for someone who loves a zoom lens. If you’re looking for even more great cameras, check out […]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 20.10.2014
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Review
3.5

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 packs a long zoom and an attractive price tag, but omits some of the refinements found on pricier models.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Review
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Digital Photography School
Published: 26.08.2013
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Review
4.0

What a whopper! It looks like a compact digital camera but sure as hell offers far more than your average CDC. The 60x zoom runs all the way up to a 35 SLR equivalent of 1200mm but — note this! — it begins from a super wide 20mm equivalent. That means you can shoot close […]

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix FZ70 / FZ72 review | Cameralabs
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Published: 15.09.2013
Panasonic Lumix FZ70 / FZ72 review | Cameralabs
4.1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ72 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 19.08.2013
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ72 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The brand new Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ72 super-zoom camera (also known as the DMC-FZ70) features a massive 60x zoom lens with a focal range of 20-1200mm, the biggest of any camera on the market. Other highlights of the FZ72 / FZ70 include a 3 inch LCD screen, full 1080i HD movies, 9fps burst shooting, P/A/S/M modes, RAW support, a flash hotshoe and a 16.1 megapixel MOS sensor. Read our in-depth Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ72 review now...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic FZ70 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 18.07.2013
Panasonic FZ70 Review | Camera Decision
2.6

Panasonic FZ70 is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CMOS sensor and 20-1200 mm F2.8-5.9 lens. Read our FZ70 review to find its pros and cons.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic FZ70 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 17.07.2013
Panasonic FZ70 Review

Panasonic FZ70 Review: Initial Impressions

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 review: Ultimate everyday point and shoot?
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DXOMARK
Published: 23.12.2013
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 review: Ultimate everyday point and shoot?

Intended for travel photography or everyday use, the 16-Mpix Panasonic DMC-FZ70 features a optical stabilized lens with an astonishing 60x zoom range. Read on to find out how this compact ‘super-zoom’ model performs.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic debuts class-leading 60x zoom FZ70
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Published: 18.07.2013
Panasonic debuts class-leading 60x zoom FZ70

One more reason to close your curtains, the 16-megapixel FZ70 features an f2.8-5.9 20-1200mm lens and rock-solid image stabilization to back it up.