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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E70

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
20
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix AV250 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

FujiFilm AV250
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-96mm (F) lens
  • 168g - 93 x 60 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix AV255
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the FujiFilm AV250 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the AV250 (16MP) and E70 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The AV250 was unveiled 2 years after the E70 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the AV250 matches up against the E70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm AV250 over the Pentax E70

 AV250 E70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the FujiFilm AV250

 E70 AV250 

Common features in the FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax E70

 AV250 E70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm AV250 provides outer measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the AV250 compared to the E70.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the AV250 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specifications. The pic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the AV250 and E70.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the FujiFilm AV250 to produce more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent AV250 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm AV250
Portrait photography with Pentax E70
29
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Street photography factors
Pentax E70 Street photography factors
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Sports photography details
Pentax E70 Sports photography details
30
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm AV250
Travel photography with Pentax E70
62
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
good maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (180 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
50
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Landscape photography info
Pentax E70 Landscape photography info
32
good maximum aperture (f)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery power (180 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
22
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.4 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm AV250 Vlogging features
Pentax E70 Vlogging features
25
good maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic jack
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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FujiFilm AV250 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm AV250 and Pentax E70
 FujiFilm FinePix AV250Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix AV250 Pentax Optio E70
Also called FinePix AV255 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.4"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 112 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 60 x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $160 $140