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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax X70

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax X70 Key Specs

Fujifilm F800EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Old Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm F900EXR
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax X70 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and X70 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") and X70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F800EXR was announced 3 years after the X70 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm F800EXR grades vs the X70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Pentax X70

 Fujifilm F800EXR X70 
AnnouncedJuly 2012March 2009More modern by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Fujifilm F800EXR

 X70 Fujifilm F800EXR 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax X70

 Fujifilm F800EXR X70 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F800EXR enjoys exterior measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") and a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax X70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm F800EXR compared to the X70.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F800EXR and X70 is 90 and 71 respectively.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F800EXR and X70.

Clearly, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F800EXR having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will give you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F800EXR will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax X70 as a Portrait photography camera
44
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2")
29
manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Street photography factors
Pentax X70 Street photography factors
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2")
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Sports photography information
Pentax X70 Sports photography information
53
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
50
long zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Travel photography with Pentax X70
69
lighter than average in class (232g)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
52
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm F800EXR
Landscape photography with Pentax X70
50
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F800EXR Vlogging information
Pentax X70 Vlogging information
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (232g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
24
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F800EXR and Pentax X70
 Fujifilm FinePix F800EXRPentax X70
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Pentax
Model Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR Pentax X70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-07-25 2009-03-02
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus distance 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 9.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lb) 410 grams (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 41 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 19.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 not tested
DXO Low light score 143 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-50A D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $330 $200