The 14.1-megapixel high-resolution DMC-FX70 packages an f/2.2 LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON lens with 24mm wide-angle and 5x optical zoom to a slim and compact body. The f/2.2 lens lets the camera shoot at higher shutter speed and capture clear, sharp, blur-free images in lower lighting situation. Together with the anti-blurring function in the iA Mode, the DMC-FX70 never allows any subject to be blurred. The 24mm wide-angle lens captures larger viewing space compared to that normal 35mm lens does.

The DMC-FX70 can record HD movie in AVCHD Lite with high sound quality of Dolby Digital Creator. Motion JPEG format is also available (1,280 x 720 pixels). Just press the Motion Picture Button, and shooting begins. The iA Mode can also be activated in motion picture recording.

The DMC-FX70 features a touch-screen operation with the 3.0-inch LCD. While shooting, auto focus can be set at the desired part of the frame with just a touch.