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FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X70

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix S3200 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

FujiFilm S3200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 540g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S3250
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
  • Released March 2009
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm S3200 versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S3200 (14MP) and the X70 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S3200 was announced 23 months later than the X70 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S3200 matches up against the X70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm S3200 over the Pentax X70

 S3200 X70 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2009Fresher by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the FujiFilm S3200

 X70 S3200 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the FujiFilm S3200 and Pentax X70

 S3200 X70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S3200 offers outside measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has measurements of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the S3200 against the X70.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S3200 and X70 is 67 and 71 respectively.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3200 and X70.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the FujiFilm S3200 to show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer S3200 provides an edge in sensor technology.

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Portrait photography features
Pentax X70 Portrait photography features
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S3200
Street photography with Pentax X70
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (540g)
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Sports photography details
Pentax X70 Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Travel photography info
Pentax X70 Travel photography info
54
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (576mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (540g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
52
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
very long reach (624mm)
no Time Lapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Landscape photography information
Pentax X70 Landscape photography information
41
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
35
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S3200 Vlogging information
Pentax X70 Vlogging information
24
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than average (540g)
24
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm S3200 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S3200 and Pentax X70
 FujiFilm FinePix S3200Pentax X70
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S3200 Pentax X70
Also referred to as FinePix S3250 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-01-05 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-576mm (24.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range 2cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 gr (1.19 lbs) 410 gr (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
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 life 300 pictures -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $190 $200