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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax S1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax S1 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
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F75EXR
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax S1 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and S1 (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and S1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The F70EXR was revealed 19 months earlier than the S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the F70EXR scores against the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Pentax S1

 F70EXR S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 S1 F70EXR 
LaunchedMarch 2011July 2009More modern by 19 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax S1

 F70EXR S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm F70EXR features outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the F70EXR against the S1.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the F70EXR and S1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and S1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Pentax S1 will result in extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR will be behind in sensor technology.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Portrait photography with Pentax S1
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm F70EXR
Sports photography with Pentax S1
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
offers tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography features
Pentax S1 Travel photography features
60
has built in flash
quite wide (27mm)
great zoom (270mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Landscape photography factors
Pentax S1 Landscape photography factors
31
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
Vlogging with Pentax S1
28
quite wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Pentax S1
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXRPentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Pentax Optio S1
Also called FinePix F75EXR -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
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 surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3616 x 2712 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.20 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $174