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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E70

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
22
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix JX305
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2009
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E70 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JX300 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the JX300 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was revealed 2 years after the E70 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the JX300 scores versus the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Pentax E70

 JX300 E70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Display dimension2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the FujiFilm JX300

 E70 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax E70

 JX300 E70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JX300 has got external measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the JX300 against the E70.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and E70 is 95 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and E70.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm JX300 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent JX300 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography advice
Pentax E70 Portrait photography advice
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography highlights
Pentax E70 Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others (130g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography highlights
Pentax E70 Sports photography highlights
30
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (180 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography details
Pentax E70 Travel photography details
65
lighter than others (130g)
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography info
Pentax E70 Landscape photography info
32
rather wide (28mm)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery power (180 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging details
Pentax E70 Vlogging details
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax E70
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Pentax Optio E70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Pentax Optio E70
Also called as FinePix JX305 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
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 detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 112 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 gr (0.29 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 180 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $110 $140