Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax E70

Here is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax E70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and E70 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and E70 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was introduced 3 years later than the E70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades vs the E70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F800EXR has outside measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the E70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F800EXR and E70 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F800EXR and E70.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F800EXR using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F800EXR will deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm F800EXR provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.