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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X70

Portability
60
Imaging
34
Features
50
Overall
40
FujiFilm FinePix HS10 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

FujiFilm HS10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 666g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix HS11
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Launched March 2009
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the FujiFilm HS10 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the HS10 (10MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was released 17 months later than the X70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the HS10 scores vs the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS10 over the Pentax X70

 HS10 X70 
LaunchedJuly 2010March 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the FujiFilm HS10

 X70 HS10 

Common features in the FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax X70

 HS10 X70 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The FujiFilm HS10 enjoys exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS10 versus Pentax X70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the HS10 and the X70.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and X70 is 60 and 71 respectively.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and X70.

All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax X70 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger HS10 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Portrait photography factors
Pentax X70 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
29
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Street photography info
Pentax X70 Street photography info
54
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (666 grams)
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Sports photography advice
Pentax X70 Sports photography advice
42
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Travel photography factors
Pentax X70 Travel photography factors
45
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (666g)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
52
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Landscape photography advice
Pentax X70 Landscape photography advice
44
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
36
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm HS10 Vlogging factors
Pentax X70 Vlogging factors
23
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
more heavy than competition (666g)
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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FujiFilm HS10 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm HS10 and Pentax X70
 FujiFilm FinePix HS10Pentax X70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix HS10 Pentax X70
Also referred to as FinePix HS11 -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-07-06 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 120, 240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 666 grams (1.47 lb) 410 grams (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $900 $200