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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E70

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
Pentax E70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Pentax E70

 JZ500 E70 
IntroducedJune 2010January 2009More recent by 18 months
Screen size2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 E70 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax E70

 JZ500 E70 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography features
Pentax E70 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
46
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography details
Pentax E70 Sports photography details
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Travel photography with Pentax E70
67
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Landscape photography details
Pentax E70 Landscape photography details
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ500
Vlogging with Pentax E70
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Pentax E70
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Pentax Optio E70
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