Fujifilm F800EXR vs Pentax X70

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR and Pentax X70. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.