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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X70

Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix S2600HD
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 S2500HD vs Pentax X70 Overview

Below, we are comparing the FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the S2500HD (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was launched 17 months later than the X70 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S2500HD scores versus the X70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Pentax X70

 S2500HD X70 
RevealedJuly 2010March 2009More recent by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 X70 S2500HD 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X70

 S2500HD X70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD offers outside 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 dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S2500HD versus the X70.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and X70 is 78 and 71 respectively.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S2500HD and X70.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you should really consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher S2500HD is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
you can focus manually
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
Street photography with Pentax X70
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD as a Sports photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Sports photography camera
34
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Travel photography highlights
Pentax X70 Travel photography highlights
55
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
long zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Landscape photography factors
Pentax X70 Landscape photography factors
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
35
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging highlights
Pentax X70 Vlogging highlights
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
24
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic support
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FujiFilm S2500HD vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2500HD and Pentax X70
 FujiFilm FinePix S2500HDPentax X70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD Pentax X70
Also Known as FinePix S2600HD -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-07-06 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-504mm (18.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 99 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum 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
Environment 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $200 $200