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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax X70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JX305
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
  • Released March 2009
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm JX300 versus Pentax X70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was brought out 23 months after the X70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JX300 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the JX300 scores against the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Pentax X70

 JX300 X70 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2009More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the FujiFilm JX300

 X70 JX300 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax X70

 JX300 X70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX300 features outer dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the JX300 vs the X70.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JX300 and X70 is 95 and 71 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the JX300 and X70.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the FujiFilm JX300 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer JX300 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm JX300
Portrait photography with Pentax X70
28
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
29
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography information
Pentax X70 Street photography information
55
lighter than others (130 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography info
Pentax X70 Sports photography info
31
good megapixels (14MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography highlights
Pentax X70 Travel photography highlights
65
lighter than others (130 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (180 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
52
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Pentax X70 Landscape photography factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
36
focusing manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JX300
Vlogging with Pentax X70
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than others (130 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Pentax X70
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Pentax X70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Pentax X70
Also Known as FinePix JX305 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1800s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 130 grams (0.29 lbs) 410 grams (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 life 180 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $110 $200