Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70, made by Panasonic, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on July 18, 2013. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 6400. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.2 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
5.0 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.4 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.9 out of 5 stars

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 23 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
No
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
No
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
Yes
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 23

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 19.4
DXO dynamic range 10.8
DXO low light ISO 171.0
DXO overall score 41.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced July 18, 2013
Body type SLR-like (bridge)
brand Panasonic
msrp $239.00
model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range 1cm
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Flash range 13.50 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 9.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/2000s
Minimum shutter speed 8
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 400 shots
Battery model -
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 606 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 460
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO 6400
Max image resolution 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor resolution 16
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
Video formats MPEG-4, AVCHD
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution 202k dots