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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E70

Portability
91
Imaging
38
Features
42
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Fujifilm F500 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2011
Pentax E70
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 94 x 61 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E70 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Pentax E70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and E70 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and E70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was revealed 2 years after the E70 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up vs the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F500 EXR over the Pentax E70

 Fujifilm F500 EXR E70 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kSharper display (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Fujifilm F500 EXR

 E70 Fujifilm F500 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Pentax E70

 Fujifilm F500 EXR E70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F500 EXR offers exterior dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax E70 has sizing of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

See the Fujifilm F500 EXR and Pentax E70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR vs the E70.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and E70 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and E70.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F500 EXR with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm F500 EXR will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Portrait photography info
Pentax E70 Portrait photography info
30
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Street photography highlights
Pentax E70 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
46
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Sports photography information
Pentax E70 Sports photography information
47
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Travel photography details
Pentax E70 Travel photography details
69
lighter than average (215g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
50
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F500 EXR
Landscape photography with Pentax E70
44
fairly wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F500 EXR Vlogging advice
Pentax E70 Vlogging advice
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (215 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
22
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F500 EXR and Pentax E70
 Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXRPentax Optio E70
General Information
Company FujiFilm Pentax
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR Pentax Optio E70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch 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
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.4 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 pounds) 175g (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $430 $140