FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E70
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Other Name is FinePix JZ505
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2009

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the JZ500 (14MP) and E70 (10MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was brought out 18 months later than the E70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the JZ500 scores against the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Pentax Optio E70. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Pentax E70
JZ500 | E70 | |||
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Introduced | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the FujiFilm JZ500
E70 | JZ500 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax E70
JZ500 | E70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 offers external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has specifications of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Pentax E70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the E70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and E70 is 93 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and E70.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm JZ500 to render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern JZ500 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Also called | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 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 | 14MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.4 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.60 m | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 168 gr (0.37 pounds) | 175 gr (0.39 pounds) |
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 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 ID | NP-45A | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $230 | $140 |