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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax MX-1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Pentax MX-1 front
Portability
84
Imaging
37
Features
60
Overall
46

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F75EXR
Pentax MX-1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 391g - 122 x 61 x 51mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax MX-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the MX-1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the F70EXR (1/2") and MX-1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The F70EXR was unveiled 4 years earlier than the MX-1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the F70EXR matches up vs the MX-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Pentax MX-1

 F70EXR MX-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax MX-1 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 MX-1 F70EXR 
IntroducedJuly 2013July 2009Newer by 48 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax MX-1

 F70EXR MX-1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Pentax MX-1 has dimensions of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") and a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax MX-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the F70EXR vs the MX-1.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax MX-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and MX-1 is 93 and 84 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax MX-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and MX-1.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Pentax MX-1 will resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR is going to be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax MX-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax MX-1
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
42
you can focus manually
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Street photography with Pentax MX-1
55
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
65
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than average in class (391 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Sports photography with Pentax MX-1
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (290 per charge)
low fps (1.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography information
Pentax MX-1 Travel photography information
60
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
great battery power (290 per charge)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (391 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography advice
Pentax MX-1 Landscape photography advice
31
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (290 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Vlogging features
Pentax MX-1 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
33
decently wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (391 grams)
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax MX-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax MX-1
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPentax MX-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Pentax MX-1
Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3616 x 2712 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Speed sync, Trailing Curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 gr (0.45 pounds) 391 gr (0.86 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 122 x 61 x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 208
Other
Battery life - 290 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 D-Li-106
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $400