Fujifilm F550 EXR vs Pentax X70

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and X70 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") and X70 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F550 EXR was unveiled 2 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F550 EXR matches up against the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR & Pentax X70. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F550 EXR offers outer dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Pentax X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F550 EXR versus Pentax X70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and the X70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F550 EXR and X70 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F550 EXR and X70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F550 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F550 EXR should have an advantage in sensor technology.