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FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix Z70 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
54
Overall
43

FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax Q7 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
  • Announced February 2010
  • Alternate Name is FinePix Z71
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Previous Model is Pentax Q10
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the FujiFilm Z70 and Pentax Q7, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is fairly close but the Z70 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The Z70 was revealed 4 years prior to the Q7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm Z70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Z70 scores versus the Q7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z70 over the Pentax Q7

 Z70 Q7 

Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the FujiFilm Z70

 Q7 Z70 
RevealedAugust 2013February 2010Newer by 42 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm Z70 and Pentax Q7

 Z70 Q7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm Z70 provides outside dimensions of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm Z70 and Pentax Q7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z70 vs the Q7.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and Q7 is 96 and 92 respectively.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z70 and Q7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Z70 has the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged Z70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
48
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Street photography info
Pentax Q7 Street photography info
48
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (200g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Sports photography features
Pentax Q7 Sports photography features
25
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Travel photography details
Pentax Q7 Travel photography details
52
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
60
lighter than others in class (200g)
built-in flash
bad battery (250 per charge)
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Z70 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography details
23
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Z70
Vlogging with Pentax Q7
22
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (200 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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FujiFilm Z70 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Z70 and Pentax Q7
 FujiFilm FinePix Z70Pentax Q7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type FujiFilm FinePix Z70 Pentax Q7
Alternative name FinePix Z71 -
Type Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-02 2013-08-08
Physical type Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/4.0-4.8 -
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Number of lenses - 8
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
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) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 lb) 200 gr (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 57 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 life - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $130 $480