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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax E70

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
 
Pentax Optio E70 front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax E70 Key Specs

Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 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
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax E70 Overview

Following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax E70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and E70 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and E70 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was brought out 2 years after the E70 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR grades against the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Pentax E70

 Fujifilm F550 EXR E70 
AnnouncedJuly 2011January 2009More modern by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.4"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution460k112kClearer display (+348k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax E70 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 E70 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax E70

 Fujifilm F550 EXR E70 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax E70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F550 EXR comes with outer measurements 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 E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax E70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus the E70.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax E70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and E70 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax E70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax E70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and E70.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F550 EXR due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm F550 EXR will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax E70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax E70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax E70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E70 as a Portrait photography camera
39
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2")
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Street photography info
Pentax E70 Street photography info
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Sports photography with Pentax E70
52
amazing zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2")
does not have phase detect autofocus
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Travel photography info
Pentax E70 Travel photography info
69
lighter than average in class (215g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography factors
Pentax E70 Landscape photography factors
49
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
missing Timelapse recording
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.4 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm F550 EXR
Vlogging with Pentax E70
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
22
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax E70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F550 EXR and Pentax E70
 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXRPentax Optio E70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR Pentax Optio E70
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-07-19 2009-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-360mm (15.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.4 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 112k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVI MPEG4 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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 175 gr (0.39 lbs)
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 score 39 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 158 not tested
Other
Battery model NP-50 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $450 $140