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FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax X70

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1600 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1600
(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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S1770
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 S1600 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the FujiFilm S1600 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was brought out 12 months after the X70 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the S1600 matches up vs the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1600 over the Pentax X70

 S1600 X70 
ReleasedFebruary 2010March 2009More modern by 12 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the FujiFilm S1600

 X70 S1600 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S1600 and Pentax X70

 S1600 X70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1600 has outer measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has proportions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the S1600 and the X70.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and X70 is 78 and 71 respectively.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1600 and X70.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger S1600 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax X70 Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Street photography highlights
Pentax X70 Street photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Sports photography details
Pentax X70 Sports photography details
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 Travel photography features
Pentax X70 Travel photography features
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
52
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm S1600
Landscape photography with Pentax X70
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
35
has manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1600 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
25
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
24
relatively wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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FujiFilm S1600 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1600 and Pentax X70
 FujiFilm FinePix S1600Pentax X70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix S1600 Pentax X70
Also called as FinePix S1770 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-02-02 2009-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-420mm (15.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 337g (0.74 pounds) 410g (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
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 4 x AA 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
Price at launch $130 $200