Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax X70

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and X70 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and X70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was manufactured 3 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores against the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR and Pentax X70. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery and Pentax X70 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR offers outside measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 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 F900EXR vs Pentax X70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR and the X70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F900EXR and X70 is 90 and 71 respectively.

Often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F900EXR and X70.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F900EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm F900EXR will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm F900EXR provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.