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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E70

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Fujifilm A170
(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
Pentax E70
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Pentax E70

 Fujifilm A170 E70 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.4"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution230k112kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Fujifilm A170

 E70 Fujifilm A170 

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax E70

 Fujifilm A170 E70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E70 size comparison

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

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Pentax E70
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography details
Pentax E70 Street photography details
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
47
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Travel photography details
Pentax E70 Travel photography details
50
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Landscape photography factors
Pentax E70 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm A170
Vlogging with Pentax E70
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
22
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Pentax E70
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Pentax Optio E70
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