Fujifilm F500 EXR vs Pentax X70

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and X70 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") and X70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F500 EXR was introduced 23 months later than the X70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm F500 EXR matches up against the X70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR and Pentax X70. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm F500 EXR has outside dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F500 EXR versus Pentax X70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and the X70.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F500 EXR and X70 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F500 EXR and X70.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F500 EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F500 EXR will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.