FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax RZ10

Its time to take a closer look at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and RZ10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was announced 24 months before the RZ10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the F70EXR grades versus the RZ10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Pentax Optio RZ10. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F70EXR has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax RZ10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the F70EXR versus the RZ10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and RZ10 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The image below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and RZ10.

As you have seen, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax RZ10 will give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.