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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X70

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

FujiFilm F300EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix F305EXR
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X70 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the F300EXR (1/2") and X70 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was launched 17 months after the X70 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm F300EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the F300EXR grades vs the X70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F300EXR over the Pentax X70

 F300EXR X70 
RevealedJuly 2010March 2009More modern by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the FujiFilm F300EXR

 X70 F300EXR 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax X70

 F300EXR X70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F300EXR has outer dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR and the X70.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and X70 is 91 and 71 respectively.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The image underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and X70.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The F300EXR has got the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger F300EXR provides a benefit in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Portrait photography features
Pentax X70 Portrait photography features
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW format
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Street photography info
Pentax X70 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW format
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Sports photography features
Pentax X70 Sports photography features
34
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
63
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
52
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F300EXR Landscape photography factors
Pentax X70 Landscape photography factors
38
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
35
manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F300EXR
Vlogging with Pentax X70
30
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
24
pretty wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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FujiFilm F300EXR vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F300EXR and Pentax X70
 FujiFilm FinePix F300EXRPentax X70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Pentax X70
Also called as FinePix F305EXR -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-21 2009-03-02
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215g (0.47 lbs) 410g (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $280 $200