morey000 wrote:
> Well, you probably couldn't go wrong with either camera. They each have their advantages, depending on what you're looking for:
>
> .. I'll go out on a limb here and say that Fuji retains a 1-stop lead over the ZR1 Maybe more. ...
>
> The Panny has a smaller sensor trying to squeeze in 12Mpix on a 1/2.3". Plus, it appears slightly larger:
> F70:
> 180 g
> 99 (W) x 59 (H) x 23 (D) mm
> 3.9 (W) x 2.3 (H) x 0.9 (D)
> ZR1 (hey, isn't that a Corvette?)
> 138 g
> 98 x 63 x 23 mm
Pana.net says 98 x 55 x 26mm

> (3.8 x 2.1 x 1.02 in)
> 27-270 vs 25-200.

> Fuji vs Panny
> VGA vs HD
> IS vs OIS (now improved?)
There could be a 1-2 stop advantage to Pana(for those happy with slow speeds)

> ISO800 vs ISO400
> 800% DR vs a camera that doesn't needlessly bump up the ISO?
F70 stays at low ISO on DR400 setting
> Mental gyrations vs user interface
> This will be a tough one. Both products have their features.
> Oh- I forgot fuji has Pro-AF and Pro-LowLight. We'll see how well those work.
.. and Pana has new 'Dynamic mode' that looks like pseudo DR improvement.

> If video is important to you, then the decision is easy, get the ZR1.
> If the best IQ is important to you, then the F70 might be the right answer.

A good summary, hope you don't mind my additions. It is too early to decide of course, but with such a close run thing, for some it might rest on the handling - which feels nicer to hold, change settings and which has the better LCD in difficult lighting.

Isn't it great that we have choice?

Nick