FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax E70
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-420mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
- Launched February 2010
- Other Name is FinePix S1770
(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 S1600 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax E70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the E70 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The S1600 was revealed 14 months after the E70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S1600 matches up vs the E70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 & Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Pentax E70
S1600 | E70 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 14 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.6") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the FujiFilm S1600
E70 | S1600 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Pentax E70
S1600 | E70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S1600 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has dimensions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax E70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the S1600 against the E70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and E70 is 78 and 94 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and E70.
All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the FujiFilm S1600 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher S1600 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix S1600 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Other name | FinePix S1770 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-420mm (15.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.4 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 99 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 337 grams (0.74 lbs) | 175 grams (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") | 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 ID | 4 x AA | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $130 | $140 |