FujiFilm HS20 EXR vs Pentax X70

Below is a detailed analysis of the FujiFilm HS20 EXR and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the HS20 EXR (16MP) and X70 (12MP) and the HS20 EXR (1/2") and X70 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizes.

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The HS20 EXR was released 23 months later than the X70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the HS20 EXR scores versus the X70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR & Pentax X70. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm HS20 EXR Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS20 EXR has got exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the HS20 EXR and the X70.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HS20 EXR and X70 is 58 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HS20 EXR and X70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The HS20 EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher HS20 EXR provides an advantage in sensor innovation.