FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax P70
96 Imaging
35 Features
14 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
- 124g - 91 x 57 x 20mm
- Launched February 2010
- Additionally Known as FinePix Z71
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Announced March 2009

FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax P70 Overview
Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm Z70 versus Pentax P70, both Ultracompact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. The image resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Z70 was unveiled 12 months later than the P70 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z70 scores versus the P70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax P70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix Z70 & Pentax Optio P70. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm Z70 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Pentax P70
Z70 | P70 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | March 2009 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the FujiFilm Z70
P70 | Z70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Pentax P70
Z70 | P70 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z70 provides outer dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the FujiFilm Z70 versus Pentax P70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z70 against the P70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and P70 is 96 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z70 and P70.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern Z70 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax P70 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 | Pentax Optio P70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | FujiFilm FinePix Z70 | Pentax Optio P70 |
Also called | FinePix Z71 | - |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-02-02 | 2009-03-02 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
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 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-180mm (5.0x) | 28-110mm (3.9x) |
Largest aperture | f/4.0-4.8 | f/2.8-5.0 |
Macro focusing range | 9cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 124 gr (0.27 lbs) | 155 gr (0.34 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
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 | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $130 | $200 |