Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E70
94 Imaging
33 Features
10 Overall
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94 Imaging
33 Features
11 Overall
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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed July 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
- Announced January 2009

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E70 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax E70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the E70 (10MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm A170 was introduced 7 months after the E70 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm A170 scores vs the E70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix A170 and Pentax Optio E70. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm A170 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Pentax E70
Fujifilm A170 | E70 | |||
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Announced | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 7 months |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 112k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Fujifilm A170
E70 | Fujifilm A170 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax E70
Fujifilm A170 | E70 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm A170 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax E70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm A170 against the E70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and E70 is 94 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm A170 and E70.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent Fujifilm A170 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E70 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Pentax Optio E70 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Pentax |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Pentax Optio E70 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2009-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 35-105mm (3.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.4 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 112k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 175g (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 61 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
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 | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $80 | $140 |