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FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax P70

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

FujiFilm Z70
(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
Pentax P70
(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
Photography Glossary

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Pentax P70

 Z70 P70 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010March 2009More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the FujiFilm Z70

 P70 Z70 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Pentax P70

 Z70 P70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

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

FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax P70 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
27
focusing manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm Z70
Street photography with Pentax P70
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
47
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm Z70
Sports photography with Pentax P70
25
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography advice
Pentax P70 Travel photography advice
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
56
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (155g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Landscape photography camera
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
32
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Vlogging details
Pentax P70 Vlogging details
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
25
fairly wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others in class (155 grams)
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Pentax P70
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Pentax Optio P70
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