Fujifilm F660EXR vs Pentax E70

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm F660EXR and Pentax E70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and E70 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and E70 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was revealed 3 years later than the E70 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up against the E70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR & Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR features external dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 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).

Compare the Fujifilm F660EXR and Pentax E70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR vs the E70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F660EXR and E70 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F660EXR and E70.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F660EXR will produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F660EXR should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.