FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E70
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Revealed February 2010
- Also referred to as FinePix JZ305
(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
- Introduced January 2009

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The JZ300 was unveiled 14 months later than the E70 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the JZ300 matches up against the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Pentax E70
JZ300 | E70 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 14 months |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the FujiFilm JZ300
E70 | JZ300 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Pentax E70
JZ300 | E70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ300 has outer measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ300 compared to the E70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and E70 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ300 and E70.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the FujiFilm JZ300 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger JZ300 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Also Known as | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-02-02 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.4 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lb) | 175g (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | NP-45A | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $180 | $140 |