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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax X70

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Fujifilm FinePix A170 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
34
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax X70 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Launched March 2009
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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax X70 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax X70, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the X70 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm A170 was announced 5 months after the X70 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm A170 being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm A170 scores versus the X70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Pentax X70

 Fujifilm A170 X70 

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Fujifilm A170

 X70 Fujifilm A170 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Pentax X70

 Fujifilm A170 X70 
LaunchedJuly 2009March 2009Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm A170 enjoys external 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 X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm A170 compared to the X70.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm A170 and X70 is 94 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and X70.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax X70 to offer you more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm A170
Portrait photography with Pentax X70
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Street photography highlights
Pentax X70 Street photography highlights
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
46
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm A170 Sports photography advice
Pentax X70 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
50
great zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
52
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm A170
Landscape photography with Pentax X70
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
35
manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm A170 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax X70 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
24
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm A170 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm A170 and Pentax X70
 Fujifilm FinePix A170Pentax X70
General Information
Make FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix A170 Pentax X70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3664 x 2748 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400s 1/4000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 9.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 410g (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $80 $200