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FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax X70

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
26
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix S1800 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

FujiFilm S1800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S1880
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Here is a complete analysis of the FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the S1800 (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1800 was announced 12 months later than the X70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1800 matches up versus the X70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S1800 over the Pentax X70

 S1800 X70 
RevealedFebruary 2010March 2009Fresher by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the FujiFilm S1800

 X70 S1800 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S1800 and Pentax X70

 S1800 X70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm S1800 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by 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") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the S1800 and the X70.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1800 and X70 is 78 and 71 respectively.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1800 and X70.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger S1800 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Portrait photography advice
Pentax X70 Portrait photography advice
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no manual focus
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Street photography details
Pentax X70 Street photography details
49
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm S1800
Sports photography with Pentax X70
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long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Travel photography information
Pentax X70 Travel photography information
55
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
52
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Landscape photography info
Pentax X70 Landscape photography info
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
36
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S1800 Vlogging highlights
Pentax X70 Vlogging highlights
25
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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FujiFilm S1800 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S1800 and Pentax X70
 FujiFilm FinePix S1800Pentax X70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S1800 Pentax X70
Also called as FinePix S1880 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 2cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 410 grams (0.90 lbs)
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 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 D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $180 $200